The warmer-than-usual November may likely disrupt seasonal agriculture and energy demands, with ripple effects across various sectors. As winter’s arrival seems delayed, the IMD advises people to remain prepared for abrupt weather changes in the coming weeks.
Delhi is shrouded in smog as pollution levels rise, with AQI ranging between 250 and 339 in various areas. An orange alert has been issued amid deteriorating air quality, severely impacting public health.
IMD scientist Dr Naresh predicted light rain in Delhi-NCR, with Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand expecting moderate to heavy showers in the coming days.
Delhi weather update: Due to the waterlogging caused by the incessant rains, traffic in many parts of Delhi has been severely disrupted, causing delays and inconvenience for commuters. Authorities are on alert as more rain is expected in the coming days.
On Tuesday, light rain showers were observed in various parts of Delhi as people celebrated Shri Krishna Janmashtami. The weather added to the festive atmosphere, with cooler temperatures prevailing throughout the day.
Delhi rains: The IMD has forecast a generally cloudy sky and a light rain accompanied by thunderstorms for Saturday, with the maximum and minimum temperatures expected to settle at 34 degrees and 27 degrees celsius, respectively.
Delhi starts the day with a warm temperature of 27.05°C, expected to rise to a high of 35.69°C. The Air Quality Index (AQI) stands at 126, indicating poor air quality. Residents are advised to plan their day considering the heat and air quality.
Delhi rains: The IMD has also issued an advisory for Delhiites urging them to stay indoors, secure windows and doors and refrain from unnecessary travel.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Delhi, predicting light to moderate rainfall over the next two days. The rainfall is expected to bring relief from the rising temperatures, with the maximum temperature recorded at 35.2 degrees Celsius on Tuesday.
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Due to heavy rain in Delhi on Wednesday evening, large parts of the city were submerged. A 22-year-old woman and her child drowned in Ghazipur. There was traffic jam in many areas and roads started looking like rivers, due to which people got stuck everywhere.
Delhi rains: Delhi recorded more than a hundred millimetres of rainfall in one hour, leading to waterlogging in several areas of the national capital and prompting the weather office to issue a red warning.
Delhi rain: At 5:30 PM, humidity levels were at 63%, with the morning minimum temperature recorded at 30.4°C, which is 3.3°C above the seasonal average.
Delhi-NCR witnessed a sudden weather change as heavy rain lashed several regions on Wednesday morning. The weather department has indicated that parts of Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Meerut, Baghpat, and several adjoining areas are likely to receive moderate to intense rain during the day.
The IMD's advisory highlights the dynamic nature of the monsoon season, which brings essential rainfall to the region while also posing occasional risks due to associated thunderstorms and lightning. Authorities recommend avoiding open spaces and seeking shelter during lightning to ensure safety.
The Pragati Maidan tunnel in the national capital was closed last week owing to waterlogging after the heavy rainfall in the city. The tunnel was inaugurated last year by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The Indian Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for Delhi, predicting heavy rain until July 3.
Delhi weather: According to the IMD, moderate rain is defined as rainfall amounting to between 7.6 and 35.5 mm in a day, and heavy rain is defined as rainfall amounting to between 64.5 and 124.4 mm in a day.
The whole of Delhi got submerged in the first rain of the season... vehicles drowned... roads got damaged... people were troubled in traffic jams... they reached their offices late by hours... some accidents also took place... in which people lost their lives. Gone... Many people are also injured...
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