As many as 15 flights bound for Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) were diverted on Monday (Aug 24) after heavy rain and thunderstorms hit the national capital, disrupting flight operations and causing waterlogging and traffic snarls across the city. Of the 15 flights, 12 were diverted to Jaipur, while two were redirected to Chandigarh and one to Lucknow. Three of the flights diverted to Jaipur were international services.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/kpsc-exam-scam-probe-ed-raids-ias-officer-gyanendra-gangwar-s-bengaluru-bareilly-premises-over-irregularities-1787504381113">KPSC exam scam probe: ED raids IAS officer Gyanendra Gangwar’s Bengaluru, Bareilly premises over irregularities</a>&nbsp;The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had issued a red alert for very heavy rainfall in parts of Delhi, while a yellow alert for moderate showers was in place for other districts. South East Delhi, East Delhi, Shahdara, Central Delhi, North East Delhi, South Delhi, New Delhi, South West Delhi, West Delhi, North West Delhi and North Delhi witnessed heavy rainfall earlier in the day.&nbsp;The downpour led to waterlogging at several locations and triggered traffic congestion across the capital, affecting road movement during the day.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/explained-how-will-india-s-new-rs-62-500-crore-smartphone-manufacturing-scheme-will-boost-local-brands-1787482953768">How will India’s new smartphone manufacturing scheme boost local brands?</a><h2>IMD’s rain forecast for Delhi</h2>Delhi is likely to experience multiple spells of rain on Monday (Aug 24). However, weather conditions are expected to turn largely dry from Tuesday, with the IMD forecasting little or no rainfall across most of the capital for the remainder of the week.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-sees-rise-in-h1n1-cases-as-government-issues-alert-know-symptoms-precautions-and-when-you-should-see-a-doctor-1787481583917">Delhi swine flu alert: H1N1 cases on the rise as health advisory urges mask use</a>&nbsp;For Tuesday (Aug 25), the weather agency has forecast the “possibility of” very light rain during the afternoon. On Wednesday, very light to light rain is expected at a few places before noon, followed by another spell from afternoon to evening at many places. Moderate rainfall is also likely at isolated locations.&nbsp;

Heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorms in Delhi forced 15 IGI Airport flights to divert, while triggering citywide waterlogging, traffic disruption, and an IMD red alert across multiple districts.

As many as 15 flights bound for Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) were diverted on Monday (Aug 24) after heavy rain and thunderstorms hit the national capital, disrupting flight operations and causing waterlogging and traffic snarls across the city. Of the 15 flights, 12 were diverted to Jaipur, while two were redirected to Chandigarh and one to Lucknow. Three of the flights diverted to Jaipur were international services. Also read: KPSC exam scam probe: ED raids IAS officer Gyanendra Gangwar’s Bengaluru, Bareilly premises over irregularities The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had issued a red alert for very heavy rainfall in parts of Delhi, while a yellow alert for moderate showers was in place for other districts. South East Delhi, East Delhi, Shahdara, Central Delhi, North East Delhi, South Delhi, New Delhi, South West Delhi, West Delhi, North West Delhi and North Delhi witnessed heavy rainfall earlier in the day. The downpour led to waterlogging at several locations and triggered traffic congestion across the capital, affecting road movement during the day. Also read: How will India’s new smartphone manufacturing scheme boost local brands? IMD’s rain forecast for Delhi Delhi is likely to experience multiple spells of rain on Monday (Aug 24). However, weather conditions are expected to turn largely dry from Tuesday, with the IMD forecasting little or no rainfall across most of the capital for the remainder of the week. Also read: Delhi swine flu alert: H1N1 cases on the rise as health advisory urges mask use For Tuesday (Aug 25), the weather agency has forecast the “possibility of” very light rain during the afternoon. On Wednesday, very light to light rain is expected at a few places before noon, followed by another spell from afternoon to evening at many places. Moderate rainfall is also likely at isolated locations.

Heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorms in Delhi forced 15 IGI Airport flights to divert, while triggering citywide waterlogging, traffic disruption, and an IMD red alert across multiple districts.

15 flights diverted as heavy rain, thunderstorm lash national capital; IMD issues red alert

Delhi has crossed August's average monthly rainfall in just the first eight days of the month, with the Safdarjung Observatory registering 230.1 mm of rain so far. Between the start of the month till 8.30 am on Saturday, Safdarjung had recorded 225.7 mm of rainfall, while another 4.4 mm was recorded between 8.30 am and 5.30 pm, leading the cumulative rainfall to 230.1 mm. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) confirmed that Delhi's mean total rainfall for August as per the 1991-2020 climatological period is 226.8 mm. The capital city also witnessed its wettest August day in two years on Saturday, with Safdarjung recording 98.7 mm of rainfall in the 24 hours ending at 8.30 am. Previously, the city witnessed more rainfall on August 1, 2024, with 107.6 mm. Similarly, Palam recorded 104.6 mm of rainfall in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 am, the highest August rainfall the area has seen in a single day since at least 2011. This single day's rainfall accounted for more than half of Palam's average monthly total of 197.9 mm. South and central Delhi bore the brunt of the intense rainfall, prompting the IMD to issue red alerts for the region throughout the day. Pushp Vihar received 57 mm of rain during the day, while several other areas of the city also saw heavy downpours.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pellet-gun-is-being-carried-ranchi-police-deploys-precautionary-force-ahead-of-jharkhand-students-vidhan-sabha-gherao-march-1786324210182">'Pellet gun for emergency...': Ranchi police deploys 'precautionary' force ahead of Jharkhand students' 'Vidhan Sabha gherao' march</a> Across the capital, Ayanagar recorded the highest 24-hour rainfall at 115 mm, in the period ending 8:30 am on Saturday. Other areas followed with Palam (104.6 mm), Najafgarh (103.5 mm), Safdarjung (98.7 mm), Ridge (89.8 mm), Lodi Road (86.8 mm), Pusa (81.5 mm), Mayur Vihar (69.5 mm), and Rajghat (62.6 mm). Meanwhile, neighbouring Gurgaon recorded 96.5 mm of rain in the same 24-hour period, while Noida and Ghaziabad received 28.5 mm and 33 mm, respectively. The IMD forecast light to very light rain in parts of Delhi over the next two days.<h3>Delhi AQI 'satisfactory'</h3>Meanwhile, the Central Pollution Control Board confirmed that the 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) of Delhi remained in the ‘Satisfactory’ category at 63 on Saturday, the same as the day before. For Sunday, the IMD has predicted generally cloudy skies with one or two spells of very light to light rain at several places, where moderate rain is likely at a few places towards night. The maximum temperature is also likely to be in the 33-35°C range; however, the minimum is expected to remain between 23°C and 25°C.

IMD confirmed that Delhi's mean total rainfall for August, per the 1991-2020 climatological period, is 226.8 mm. The capital city also witnessed its wettest August day in two years on Saturday, with Safdarjung recording 98.7 mm of rainfall in the 24 hours ending at 8.30 am. 

Delhi has crossed August's average monthly rainfall in just the first eight days of the month, with the Safdarjung Observatory registering 230.1 mm of rain so far. Between the start of the month till 8.30 am on Saturday, Safdarjung had recorded 225.7 mm of rainfall, while another 4.4 mm was recorded between 8.30 am and 5.30 pm, leading the cumulative rainfall to 230.1 mm. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) confirmed that Delhi's mean total rainfall for August as per the 1991-2020 climatological period is 226.8 mm. The capital city also witnessed its wettest August day in two years on Saturday, with Safdarjung recording 98.7 mm of rainfall in the 24 hours ending at 8.30 am. Previously, the city witnessed more rainfall on August 1, 2024, with 107.6 mm. Similarly, Palam recorded 104.6 mm of rainfall in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 am, the highest August rainfall the area has seen in a single day since at least 2011. This single day's rainfall accounted for more than half of Palam's average monthly total of 197.9 mm. South and central Delhi bore the brunt of the intense rainfall, prompting the IMD to issue red alerts for the region throughout the day. Pushp Vihar received 57 mm of rain during the day, while several other areas of the city also saw heavy downpours. Also read: 'Pellet gun for emergency...': Ranchi police deploys 'precautionary' force ahead of Jharkhand students' 'Vidhan Sabha gherao' march Across the capital, Ayanagar recorded the highest 24-hour rainfall at 115 mm, in the period ending 8:30 am on Saturday. Other areas followed with Palam (104.6 mm), Najafgarh (103.5 mm), Safdarjung (98.7 mm), Ridge (89.8 mm), Lodi Road (86.8 mm), Pusa (81.5 mm), Mayur Vihar (69.5 mm), and Rajghat (62.6 mm). Meanwhile, neighbouring Gurgaon recorded 96.5 mm of rain in the same 24-hour period, while Noida and Ghaziabad received 28.5 mm and 33 mm, respectively. The IMD forecast light to very light rain in parts of Delhi over the next two days. Delhi AQI 'satisfactory' Meanwhile, the Central Pollution Control Board confirmed that the 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) of Delhi remained in the ‘Satisfactory’ category at 63 on Saturday, the same as the day before. For Sunday, the IMD has predicted generally cloudy skies with one or two spells of very light to light rain at several places, where moderate rain is likely at a few places towards night. The maximum temperature is also likely to be in the 33-35°C range; however, the minimum is expected to remain between 23°C and 25°C.

IMD confirmed that Delhi's mean total rainfall for August, per the 1991-2020 climatological period, is 226.8 mm. The capital city also witnessed its wettest August day in two years on Saturday, with Safdarjung recording 98.7 mm of rainfall in the 24 hours ending at 8.30 am.&nbsp;

Delhi crosses August average rainfall in just 8 days, sees wettest month in 2 years: IMD

The Indian national capital Delhi was lashed by showers throughout Friday (Dec 27), recording 41.2 mm of rainfall in the 24 hours up to 8:30 am on Saturday (Dec 28). This is the highest single-day December rainfall in the past 101 years, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
For the whole month of December, this is the highest rainfall witnessed in the last 15 years.
Amid severe cold conditions, the mercury dipped down to 14.6 degrees Celsius in the city, according to IMD. 
The total monthly average rainfall for December stands at 42.8 mm, the highest rainfall for December in the last 15 years, according to IMD data. &ldquo;The cumulative 24-hour rainfall ending at 8:30 am today is the second-highest since 1901 at Safdarjung. December's monthly rainfall is now the fifth-highest, said an IMD official.&nbsp;
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<h2 dir="ltr">Dip in temperature</h2>
The minimum temperature in Delhi settled at 12.7 degrees Celsius. A yellow alert has been declared by the weather department for Saturday and Sunday (Dec 29).&nbsp;
The IMD expects cloudy skies with intermittent showers for Saturday (Dec 28) accompanied by fog during the evening. The maximum temperature is likely to be around 15&deg;C, while the minimum could be around 12&deg;C. Visibility is expected to drop, with light to moderate fog wrapping the city and surrounding areas.&nbsp;
<h2 dir="ltr">Highest rainfall seen in December: Delhi weather updates</h2>
 &gt;&nbsp;The primary weather station for the national capital, the Safdarjung Observatory, recorded 30.2 mm of showers between 8:30 am and 5:30 pm on Friday.&nbsp;
&gt; Palam recorded 31.4 mm, Lodhi Road 34.2 mm, Ridge 33.4 mm, Delhi University 39 mm, and Pusa 35 mm.
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&gt; Nine waterlogging complaints among which four were related to fallen trees as reported by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD).
&gt; One complaint each of waterlogging and tree collapse was raised by The Public Works Department (PWD)
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&nbsp; According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi&rsquo;s Air Quality Index (AQI) improved to the &ldquo;moderate&rdquo; category, measuring 164 on Friday morning, a major decline from the hazardous 300+ levels recorded earlier this week
(With inputs from agencies)

India News | The primary weather station for the Indian national capital, the Safdarjung Observatory, recorded 30.2 mm of water showers between 8:30 am and 5:30 pm on Friday. 

The Indian national capital Delhi was lashed by showers throughout Friday (Dec 27), recording 41.2 mm of rainfall in the 24 hours up to 8:30 am on Saturday (Dec 28). This is the highest single-day December rainfall in the past 101 years, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). For the whole month of December, this is the highest rainfall witnessed in the last 15 years. Amid severe cold conditions, the mercury dipped down to 14.6 degrees Celsius in the city, according to IMD. The total monthly average rainfall for December stands at 42.8 mm, the highest rainfall for December in the last 15 years, according to IMD data. “The cumulative 24-hour rainfall ending at 8:30 am today is the second-highest since 1901 at Safdarjung. December's monthly rainfall is now the fifth-highest, said an IMD official. Read More: India: Fog patches, cold waves and 'severe AQI'; IMD issues orange alert for rain in northern part of country Dip in temperature The minimum temperature in Delhi settled at 12.7 degrees Celsius. A yellow alert has been declared by the weather department for Saturday and Sunday (Dec 29). The IMD expects cloudy skies with intermittent showers for Saturday (Dec 28) accompanied by fog during the evening. The maximum temperature is likely to be around 15°C, while the minimum could be around 12°C. Visibility is expected to drop, with light to moderate fog wrapping the city and surrounding areas. Highest rainfall seen in December: Delhi weather updates > The primary weather station for the national capital, the Safdarjung Observatory, recorded 30.2 mm of showers between 8:30 am and 5:30 pm on Friday. > Palam recorded 31.4 mm, Lodhi Road 34.2 mm, Ridge 33.4 mm, Delhi University 39 mm, and Pusa 35 mm. Read More: India: IMD issues cold wave and dense fog alerts for several northern states > Nine waterlogging complaints among which four were related to fallen trees as reported by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD). > One complaint each of waterlogging and tree collapse was raised by The Public Works Department (PWD) AQI level improves According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) improved to the “moderate” category, measuring 164 on Friday morning, a major decline from the hazardous 300+ levels recorded earlier this week (With inputs from agencies)

India: Delhi breaks 101-year-old record with highest rain in December

The Indian national capital New Delhi woke up to rain on Friday (Dec 27), even as it battled cold waves as the temperature went down to 13 degrees Celsius around 7:20 am local time.&nbsp;The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast heavy rain and thunderstorms over northwest India in coming hours.
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Orange colour is indicating moderate rain accompanied with thunderstorm &amp; lightning and isolated hail strom over northwest India during next 3 hours. <a href="https://twitter.com/ndmaindia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ndmaindia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/moesgoi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@moesgoi</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/DDNewslive?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DDNewslive</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/airnewsalerts?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@airnewsalerts</a> <a href="https://t.co/XQ1LOw3WkM">pic.twitter.com/XQ1LOw3WkM</a>
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&nbsp;Visuals were captured in various parts of the city, including Moti Lal Nehru Marg and India Gate, showing a slight fog and showers.&nbsp;
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The minimum temperature in Delhi on Friday is probably going to settle at 12 degrees Celsius, while the maximum temperature for the day is expected to be around 20 degrees Celsius.
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<h2>Advisory by airlines&nbsp;</h2>
The Indira Gandhi International Airport has begun special procedures to manage low visibility and keep the operations running smoothly. 
&ldquo;Low visibility procedures are in progress at Delhi airport. All flight operations are presently normal. Passengers are requested to contact the airline concerned for updated flight information," it said.&nbsp;
Flight tracking platforms showed over that 160 flights were delayed and three cancelled.
There was an average delay of nearly 30 minutes for departures and arrivals in Delhi.&nbsp;
Airlines such as Indigo, SpiceJet, and Air India have issued advisories, asking the guests to remain informed about the flight updates and timings and start early as slow traffic might delay the movement posed by the winter weather.&nbsp;
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<h2 dir="ltr">AQI remains poor</h2>
According to the Central Pollution Control Board, the air quality of the national capital on Friday overall remains 'very poor.&rsquo; 
The Delhi air quality index has improved to some degree on Thursday (Dec 26) and was forecast to improve by Friday. 
Despite that, rain poured down in the national capital, and the AQI remains poor.&nbsp;
Although meteorologists suggest the rain may settle dust and pollutant particles, leading to improved AQI levels, the authorities persist in continuing adherence to safeguard the public health.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

The Indian national capital New Delhi woke up to rain on Friday (Dec 27), even as it battled cold waves as the temperature went down to 13 degrees Celsius around 7:20 am local time.

The Indian national capital New Delhi woke up to rain on Friday (Dec 27), even as it battled cold waves as the temperature went down to 13 degrees Celsius around 7:20 am local time. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast heavy rain and thunderstorms over northwest India in coming hours. Orange colour is indicating moderate rain accompanied with thunderstorm & lightning and isolated hail strom over northwest India during next 3 hours. @ndmaindia @moesgoi @DDNewslive @airnewsalerts pic.twitter.com/XQ1LOw3WkM — India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) December 27, 2024 Visuals were captured in various parts of the city, including Moti Lal Nehru Marg and India Gate, showing a slight fog and showers. IMD forecast The minimum temperature in Delhi on Friday is probably going to settle at 12 degrees Celsius, while the maximum temperature for the day is expected to be around 20 degrees Celsius. The MeT department had earlier predicted that the weather conditions on Friday would intensify with moderate rains and thunderstorms followed by lightning and heavy winds at a speed of 30-40 km/h. 3 Hourly rainfall over Delhi during past 24 hours (at 0830 hrs IST on 27th December 2024 ) @ndmaindia @DDNewslive @airnewsalerts @moesgoi pic.twitter.com/4Njcf4RxqE — India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) December 27, 2024 Also Read: India weather: Yellow alert issued for Delhi, rainfall to continue; check IMD prediction here Advisory by airlines The Indira Gandhi International Airport has begun special procedures to manage low visibility and keep the operations running smoothly. “Low visibility procedures are in progress at Delhi airport. All flight operations are presently normal. Passengers are requested to contact the airline concerned for updated flight information," it said. Flight tracking platforms showed over that 160 flights were delayed and three cancelled. There was an average delay of nearly 30 minutes for departures and arrivals in Delhi. Airlines such as Indigo, SpiceJet, and Air India have issued advisories, asking the guests to remain informed about the flight updates and timings and start early as slow traffic might delay the movement posed by the winter weather. Also Read: India: Flights, trains affected in Delhi due to dense fog; IMD predicts colder days ahead AQI remains poor According to the Central Pollution Control Board, the air quality of the national capital on Friday overall remains 'very poor.’ The Delhi air quality index has improved to some degree on Thursday (Dec 26) and was forecast to improve by Friday. Despite that, rain poured down in the national capital, and the AQI remains poor. Although meteorologists suggest the rain may settle dust and pollutant particles, leading to improved AQI levels, the authorities persist in continuing adherence to safeguard the public health. (With inputs from agencies)

India: Rain brings chills to Delhi; flights disrupted; airlines issue advisory; IMD predicts colder days

Several parts of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) received light to moderate rainfall Tuesday (Aug 13) morning which led to waterlogging in some locations. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted more showers today in the region.&nbsp;

The capital city and neighbouring areas are covered with a thick black cloud of rain, indicating more showers accompanied by thunderstorms. In the wake of showers, the authorities have already issued a yellow alert in the region for the next three days.&nbsp;

The maximum and minimum temperatures during the day are likely to be around 33 and 26 degrees Celsius, respectively.&nbsp;

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“Light to moderate rainfall accompanied with light thunderstorm and lightning is very likely to occur at few places of Delhi (Vasant Kunj, Hauzkhas, Malviyanagar, Kalkaji, Mahrauli, Tughlakabad, Chhattarpur, IGNOU, Ayanagar, Deramandi), NCR (Greater Noida, Gurugram, Faridabad),” said IMD in its official X post.&nbsp;

On the other hand, the Met department has also issued an orange alert for other states including Kerala, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu and Uttarakhand, predicting heavy showers today.

<h2>IMD’s warning for Delhi and Northwest India</h2>

The press release dated August 12 states, “Fairly widespread to widespread light/moderate rainfall very likely over Western Himalayan Region and Scattered to Fairly widespread over plains of northwest India during the week.”

IMD predicted “heavy rainfall” in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan until August 18; in Haryana until August 16; in Jammu and Kashmir over the next three days; and in Punjab on August 14.

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The weather bulletin adds, “Isolated very heavy rainfall also very likely over Uttarakhand, East Rajasthan on 13th August.”

The weather agency has also issued an advisory requesting people in Delhi and adjoining areas to remain indoors and avoid unnecessary travel.&nbsp;

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At least 18 people have died across Delhi-NCR in the last two months due to waterlogging and other reasons. As many as 11 people died due to drowning in waterlogged regions, while seven were electrocuted, data showed.

In the coming week, the Delhi-NCR is set to witness more cloudy skies accompanied by light to moderate rain, thunderstorms and occasional lightning.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Several parts of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) received light to moderate rainfall Tuesday (Aug 13) morning which led to waterlogging in some locations.

Several parts of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) received light to moderate rainfall Tuesday (Aug 13) morning which led to waterlogging in some locations. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted more showers today in the region. The capital city and neighbouring areas are covered with a thick black cloud of rain, indicating more showers accompanied by thunderstorms. In the wake of showers, the authorities have already issued a yellow alert in the region for the next three days. The maximum and minimum temperatures during the day are likely to be around 33 and 26 degrees Celsius, respectively. Also Read | NIRF Ranking 2024 released: IIT Madras retains the top spot, check top institutions “Light to moderate rainfall accompanied with light thunderstorm and lightning is very likely to occur at few places of Delhi (Vasant Kunj, Hauzkhas, Malviyanagar, Kalkaji, Mahrauli, Tughlakabad, Chhattarpur, IGNOU, Ayanagar, Deramandi), NCR (Greater Noida, Gurugram, Faridabad),” said IMD in its official X post. On the other hand, the Met department has also issued an orange alert for other states including Kerala, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu and Uttarakhand, predicting heavy showers today. IMD’s warning for Delhi and Northwest India The press release dated August 12 states, “Fairly widespread to widespread light/moderate rainfall very likely over Western Himalayan Region and Scattered to Fairly widespread over plains of northwest India during the week.” IMD predicted “heavy rainfall” in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan until August 18; in Haryana until August 16; in Jammu and Kashmir over the next three days; and in Punjab on August 14. Light to moderate rainfall accompanied with light thunderstorm and lightning is very likely to occur at few places of Delhi ( Vasant Kunj, Hauzkhas, Malviyanagar, Kalkaji, Mahrauli, Tughlakabad, Chhattarpur, IGNOU, Ayanagar, Deramandi), NCR ( Greater Noida, Gurugram, Faridabad, pic.twitter.com/FVKn72DAka — India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) August 12, 2024 × The weather bulletin adds, “Isolated very heavy rainfall also very likely over Uttarakhand, East Rajasthan on 13th August.” The weather agency has also issued an advisory requesting people in Delhi and adjoining areas to remain indoors and avoid unnecessary travel. Also Read | India: Retail inflation slips to five-year low of 3.54 per cent At least 18 people have died across Delhi-NCR in the last two months due to waterlogging and other reasons. As many as 11 people died due to drowning in waterlogged regions, while seven were electrocuted, data showed. In the coming week, the Delhi-NCR is set to witness more cloudy skies accompanied by light to moderate rain, thunderstorms and occasional lightning. (With inputs from agencies)

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