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.
The weather department has predicted heavy rainfall at isolated places in several parts of India. Meanwhile, several other parts will witness a clearer sky because of the withdrawing monsoon.
IMD scientist Dr Naresh predicted light rain in Delhi-NCR, with Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand expecting moderate to heavy showers in the coming days.
The temperature in Delhi has risen above the season's average on Sunday. The temperature is likely to remain similar for the coming days. The next spell of rain in Delhi is likely from September 25.
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.
The weather department has sounded rainfall alert in several parts of the country. The coastal and northeastern regions are predicted to receive heavy rainfall today. Check the complete forecast here.
Early in the morning, Delhi woke up to heavy rains accompanied by thundershowers, leading to severe waterlogging and traffic jams in some areas. Locals were seen facing difficulty reaching offices.
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.
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.
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 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 Indian Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for Delhi, predicting heavy rain until July 3.
Heavy rainfall in Delhi brought much-needed relief from the recent heatwave, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting more showers throughout the day. The rain is expected to continue in Delhi, Ghaziabad, Noida, and Gurugram.
The weather office reported significantly above-normal maximum temperatures (by 5.1 degrees Celsius or more) in Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Bihar.
Delhi weather update: According to the India Meteorological Department, the national capital on June 16 recorded maximum temperature at 44.9 degrees Celsius, six degrees above normal.
Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 29.4 °C, slightly above the season's average, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported on Thursday. The IMD forecasted partly cloudy skies with heatwave conditions and strong, occasionally gusty, surface winds.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasted light rain for Delhi on June 7, accompanied by dust storms or thunderstorms and strong surface winds of 25 to 35 kmph. The maximum temperature is expected to be around 43 degrees Celsius, and the minimum is 29 degrees Celsius.
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