Monsoon Advisory

Every year, the Indian subcontinent receives the south west bound winds in
early June. According to the annual data from the Meteorological Department,
the average rainfall in India is 118 cm. The four-month long monsoon, (June-
September) accounts for 75% of rainfall in India. Just one month in, India has
already received 37% excess rainfall registering 13.78 cm precipitation against
the normal of 10.05 cm as of 23 June 2021. India's high risk and vulnerability is
highlighted by the fact that 40 million hectares out of a geographical area of
3290 lakh hectares is prone to floods. Along with heavy rainfall and floods, the
Indian peninsula is vulnerable to get hit by tropical cyclones, with an average of
two-three cyclones making landfall in India each year.
 Ladakh

Jammu &
Kashmir

Himachal
Pradesh

Chandigarh
Punjab
Uttarakhand
Haryana

Delhi Sikkim
Arunachal Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh
Rajasthan
Assam
Nagaland
Bihar Meghalaya

Manipur
Jharkhand
Madhya Pradesh West Bengal
Gujarat Tripura Mizoram

Chhattisgarh
Daman
and Diu
Odisha
Dadra and
Nagar Haveli

Major Flood Maharashtra

Telangana

Prone Areas
Goa
Andhra Pradesh

West Coast Karnataka

Pondicherry

East Coast Tamil Nadu

Kerala

Non Coastal States

Monsoon Dos
– Familiarize yourself with places in your neighbourhood prone to flooding.
– Get your vehicle serviced to ensure that wipers, brakes, tires, headlights, etc. are in
good condition.
– Drive slowly. When it rains, oil and grime make the roads slippery, reducing traction.
– Clean stagnant water regularly and avoid contact with contaminated water.
– Stay away from loose power lines and contact the city municipal corporation.
– When walking through clogged water, use a stick or umbrella to feel the ground for
potholes, open drains, etc.
– Keep portable and working power banks, flashlights, and extra batteries.
– Check weather updates and notifications before leaving a safe place.
– Ensure placement of mosquito nets.
– Keep doors and windows closed, especially during dawn and dusk.
– Avoid eating outside food especially uncovered food items.
– Always keep a first-aid box in the car.
– Be aware of any traffic delays and plan in advance.
Monsoon Don'ts
– Avoid driving during a heavy downpour as visibility is significantly poor.
– Do not park under trees or near electric poles, to avoid causing damage.
– Do not let water accumulate in containers in and around the household. It will prevent
the breeding of dengue spreading mosquitoes.
– Avoid eating at roadside stalls.
– Do not eat salads and raw vegetables without a thorough wash.
– Avoid entering an air-conditioned room just after getting wet in the rains.
– Avoid travelling to low lying areas where a flood like situation is likely to persist.

Recommendations
– People in the impacted areas are advised to tie down loose items.
– It is recommended to adhere to precautions issued by the weather department and
the administration.
– People are to avoid venturing out to low-lying areas or areas close to the coast in the
region.
– Stay cautious and abide by all the instructions/advisories issued by the authorities.
– It is recommended to keep emergency phone numbers handy.
Emergency Helpline Numbers
STATE DISASTER/EMERGENCY HELPLINE NUMBER
Andaman and Nicobar Islands 022-22027990
Andhra Pradesh 1077, 1078, 1070
Arunachal Pradesh 1077 , 1070
Assam 1077 , 0361-2733052
Bihar 0612-2217305
Chandigarh 011-24363260
Chha sgarh 0771-2424404
Delhi 011-26445230, 011 - 22417747
Daman and Diu 0260-2220015
Goa 011-23978046
Gujarat 0261-2461200
Haryana 023978046
Himachal Pradesh 0177, 02812344
Jharkhand 0651-2446607
Jammu and Kashmir 0191-2455113-15
Karnataka 1077, 1070
Kerala 0495-2722911
Lakshadweep 04896-263100
Madhya Pradesh 0731-253 5555
Maharashtra 022-22026712
Manipur 0385-2440100
Meghalaya 0364-2502098 ,2503022
Mizoram 0389-2342520
Nagaland 022-22027990, 0370-2271005
Odisha 18002002524
Pondicherry 011-26701728
Punjab 0177, 2812344
Rajasthan 0141-2619725
Sikkim 03592-202371
Tamil Nadu 9711077372
Telangana 9000113667, 8333068536
Tripura 022-22027990
U ar Pradesh 1078 , 1070 ,9711077372
U arakhand 9557444486
West Bengal 033-22215486, 22215415
 Source: India Metrological Department (2021)

According to the state rainfall map published by the Indian Metrological Department depicting rainfall figures till February 2021, the southern
part of India received rainfall in large excess i.e. more than 60%. However, the eastern and north eastern region of India saw large deficiency.

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