New Delhi, July 10 -- Parts of the country's northeastern and eastern regions are likely to receive extremely heavy rain--over 20 cm daily--this week and face floods, India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Thursday as it issued alerts to authorities to remain prepared. Widespread and heavy rains were expected in parts of north-western India from Thursday due to the convergence of moisture carrying winds from the Arabian Sea. IMD issued a red warning for northeast and parts of eastern India, including Bihar and eastern Uttar Pradesh, from July 10 to July 12. Authorities are required to take action to prevent any rain or flood-related disasters in case of such a warning. An orange warning was issued for Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and western Uttar Pradesh from July 10 to 13....