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Q1Consider the following statements regarding the IMD colour coded warning system:\n1. A Red Alert is the highest level of warning and signifies extremely heavy rainfall of more than 20 cm in 24 hours.\n2. The Southwest Monsoon entered southern Maharashtra on 6 June 2026 ahead of the normal date of arrival in Mumbai.\n3. Heavy rainfall is defined by IMD as rainfall in the range of 7 cm to 11 cm in 24 hours.\nWhich of the statements given above are correct?

A 1, 2 and 3

B 1 and 2 only

C 2 and 3 only

D 1 and 3 only

Explanation

All three statements are correct. A Red Alert is the highest IMD warning indicating extremely heavy rainfall of more than 20 cm in 24 hours, requiring immediate disaster preparedness. The Southwest Monsoon advanced into southern Maharashtra on 6 June 2026 ahead of the normal Mumbai arrival around 10 to 12 June. IMD defines heavy rainfall as 7 cm to 11 cm in 24 hours, while very heavy is 12 cm to 20 cm in 24 hours.

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