The Indian Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for many states with likely light rainfall in the national capital. Rajasthan, which witnessed heavy rains will get relief, according to the weather department.
Delhi experienced 15 consecutive days of rainfall, receiving precipitation ranging from trace amounts to heavy showers from the start of August.
The flood-like conditions developed in Karauli and Hindaun after two days of heavy rainfalls that are likely to continue for four to five days. Meanwhile, the schools in Jaipur, Sawai Madhopur, Bharatpur, Dausa and Karauli remained closed on Monday.
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.
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As the subways and underpasses were closed for non-motorised transport (NMT) and pedestrians in Gurugram after heavy rains, the city residents had to stay indoors and reschedule their plans.
The IMD has issued a rainfall alert for 23 states with very heavy rainfall in states like Tamil Nadu, Bihar, and northeastern states while a heavy rainfall alert has been issued for Uttar Pradesh, and parts of Maharashtra, among others.
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.
The IMD has issued rainfall alerts for many states. The rainfall has already caused severe waterlogging, flooding and landslides in many states. Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand have witnessed cloudbursts.
Due to heavy rains, eight people have died while about six people have been injured in Uttarakhand. Besides multiple roads being washed away, Taptkund, where devotees take baths, has also been ruined and buried under the debris.
Multiple temples on the banks of the Godavari River were inundated following the incessant rainfall in Nashik for the past 24 hours.
Due to the cloudburst, the mud accumulated on the roads and major damage to the properties has been reported. Several vehicles have stuck under the debris.
Earlier on July 26, the extremely heavy rainfalls brought life in some major cities including Mumbai and Pune to still.
After the cloudburst, the rains have lashed the state. In heavy rains since Friday Jogindernagar received the highest rainfall of 85 mm followed by Gohar (80 mm), Shilaroo (76.4 mm), Poanta Sahib (67.2), Palampur (57.2 mm) Dharamshala (55.6 mm) and (Chopal 52 mm).
According to the police, ankle-deep water was also reported from several other parts of central and south Kolkata, but traffic movement was not disrupted.
Delhi experienced an intense rainfall of over 100 mm within an hour, causing significant waterlogging and prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a 'red' warning.
Delhi rains: According to IMD, Delhi's average maximum temperature in July was 35.8°C, slightly above the long-period average. However, high humidity levels--over 50% on most days in July- led to a Heat Index or 'real feel' of 45.8°C, making it feel significantly warmer.
Himachal Pradesh weather: The regional Met centre in Shimla said that in 24 hours ended at 5 pm, Dharamshala recorded 127.6 mm rainfall, followed by Una at 60.2 mm, Manali at 45 mm, Jogindernagar at 27 mm, Kangra at 21.6 mm, Saloni at 18.2 mm, Palampur at 17.4 mm, Nahan at 16.1 mm.
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