Monsoon updates: Heavy rain lashes parts of Delhi-NCR; IMD issues yellow alert
Delhi-NCR rain
Heavy rain lashed parts of Delhi-NCR, bringing relief from high humidity levels on Wednesday (August 7). The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for the Indian national capital.
The minimum temperature in NewDelhi was recorded at 26.4 degrees Celsius, a notch below normal for the season, according to the weather department. The maximum temperature is likely to settle at 32 degrees Celsius.
The humidity level recorded in the city at 8:30 am (local time) was measured at 92 per cent.
The rain has brought relief for the residents of Delhi-NCR with cloudy skies and strong winds. IMD has predicted more rains in the region over the next two days and issued a yellow alert.
In a statement, the weather department of New Delhi has stated "Light to moderate rainfall is very likely to occur... during next 2 hours" in parts of Delhi and nearby regions, including Ghaziabad and Noida.
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The regional weather departmenttook toX and said, "07/08/2024: 16:45 IST; Light to moderate rainfall is very likely to occur at most places of Delhi and NCR (Indirapuram, Noida) during next 2 hours."
According to the Central Pollution Control Board, Delhi recorded a "satisfactory" Air Quality Index (AQI) of 60 at 4:00 pm (local time).
Forecasts for other regions
Rainfall is expected over Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh during the week. IMD has also predicted light to moderate rainfall along with lightning and thunderstorms inRajasthan, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu and Kashmir during the week.
Monsoon wreakshavoc in several states
Heavy rains have impacted other regions of India during the last few weeks, resulting in floodsin severalstates including Maharashtra, Himachal Pradesh, and Kerala.
In Kerala, landslides due to monsoon rains resulted in over 300 deaths. Himachal Pradesh has witnessed flash floods which claimed at least 13 lives.
A cloudburst in Jammu and Kashmir has completely disrupted the Srinagar-Leh national highway, while Uttar Pradesh and NewDelhi have also witnessed few deaths due to rain-related incidents.
(With inputs from agencies)
