Many parts of Gurugram witnessed heavy rainfall leading to severe waterlogging on June 28. Commuters faced hurdles in making their way through waterlogged roads in their cars and two-wheelers. Maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to settle around 40 degrees Celsius and 34 degrees Celsius.
Several vehicles submerged as incessant rainfall caused severe waterlogging in parts of Delhi after the National Capital Region (NCR) received heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning beginning in the early hours of June 28. Watch to know more!
In response to severe waterlogging due to incessant rainfall, Delhi's Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena directs officials to establish an emergency control room and activate the disaster response cell.
Heavy rains in Delhi bring relief from the heat but cause severe waterlogging, leading to a political clash between AAP and BJP over the city's preparedness and infrastructure.
In an early morning incident, an under-construction wall collapsed in Vasant Vihar, southwest Delhi, potentially trapping several labourers. Rescue teams, including NDRF, DDMA, fire, and police personnel, are actively working to free those trapped.
Heavy rains in Delhi have disrupted metro services, leading to the closure of the Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector-25 Metro Station and suspension of the shuttle service between Delhi Aerocity Metro Station and Terminal 1-IGI Airport.
The weather department said in a statement that conditions are likely to become favourable for the advance of the southwest monsoon in Delhi during the next two to three days. Last year, the monsoon hit Delhi on June 26.
Delhi NCR rains: According to the Central Pollution Control Board, the Air Quality Index of the national capital was recorded in the moderate category with a reading of 152 at 10 am.
In the national capital, the blistering heat pushed the city's peak power demand to an unprecedented high of 8,302 MW on Wednesday afternoon, according to the State Load Dispatch Centre, Delhi.
Rains lashed in parts of the national capital and nearby areas, bringing relief from heat on Tuesday evening.
India is expected to experience a 'normal' monsoon between June and September this year according to private weather forecasting agency Skymet which said that monsoon rains are expected to be 102 per cent of the long-period average of 868.6 mm for the four month period.
Delhi weather update: The national capital on Friday recorded a minimum temperature at 12.3 degrees Celsius, four notces above the seasonal average, the India Meteorological Department said.
Under the influences of two western disturbances, several parts of the national capital received high-intensity rainfall. According to the India Meteorological Department, no cold wave conditions are expected over any part of the country during the next five days.
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The national capital region received light rainfall on early Friday. Delhi has been witnessing 'Severe' air quality for nearly one week as thick layer of smog engulfed the city. The visibility improved significantly early Friday morning as the rain lashed the city at night.
Delhi NCR rains: Delhi government decided to carry out artificial rain to combat the air pollution in the city, said officials. Meanwhile, the Delhi government has also fielded ministers to ensure the implementation of anti-pollution measures.
Delhi rains: The weather department has forecast generally cloudy skies with light to moderate rainfall in Delhi over the next five days.
Delhi NCR has been witnessing sporadic rain since last evening.
Delhi-NCR rains: Showers brought much-needed relief from the intense heat. As per the Regional Meteorological Centre in Delhi forecast, the national capital will likely receive light rain towards the forenoon on Saturday and Sunday (September 10).
Ahead of the G20 Summit next month, Delhi authorities brace for the challenge put up by sporadic rain in the national capital, causing waterlogging in parts of the city. The officials have prepared a contingency plan to deal with the situation.
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