Mercury soared high in isolated parts of Maharashtra as a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/heatwave-intensifies-across-nation-central-india-worst-hit-222451">heat wave gripped</a> the region leading to a water crisis and also affecting crops.

According to the India Meteorological Department, the mercury sizzled at 48 degrees Celsius in Chandrapur on Wednesday.

The weather forecasting agency has warned that a heat wave may further rise in the coming days.

Apart from Chandrapur, areas such as Brahmpuri and Amravati also recorded a high temperature of 47.5 and 46.4 degrees Celsius, respectively.

However, in Andhra Pradesh, heavy downpour accompanied by strong winds hit Vijayawada on Wednesday providing relief from the sweltering heat and lowering temperatures considerably.

It is worth noticing that YSR Congress Party chief Jaganmohan Reddy is set to take oath here as the new chief minister of Andhra Pradesh.

The sudden change in weather has affected the preparations at the Indira Gandhi Municipal Stadium, the venue of the swearing in.

Strong wind with speed reaching 40-50 kmph prevailed over the Andaman Sea and adjoining the southeast Bay of Bengal.

Squally weather prevailed over the southeast Arabian Sea. The organisation has advised fishermen not to venture into this area for the next few days.

Mercury soared high in isolated parts of Maharashtra as a heat wave gripped the region leading to a water crisis and also affecting crops. According to the India Meteorological Department, the mercury sizzled at 48 degrees Celsius in Chandrapur on Wednesday.

Mercury soared high in isolated parts of Maharashtra as a heat wave gripped the region leading to a water crisis and also affecting crops. According to the India Meteorological Department, the mercury sizzled at 48 degrees Celsius in Chandrapur on Wednesday. The weather forecasting agency has warned that a heat wave may further rise in the coming days. Apart from Chandrapur, areas such as Brahmpuri and Amravati also recorded a high temperature of 47.5 and 46.4 degrees Celsius, respectively. However, in Andhra Pradesh, heavy downpour accompanied by strong winds hit Vijayawada on Wednesday providing relief from the sweltering heat and lowering temperatures considerably. It is worth noticing that YSR Congress Party chief Jaganmohan Reddy is set to take oath here as the new chief minister of Andhra Pradesh. The sudden change in weather has affected the preparations at the Indira Gandhi Municipal Stadium, the venue of the swearing in. Strong wind with speed reaching 40-50 kmph prevailed over the Andaman Sea and adjoining the southeast Bay of Bengal. Squally weather prevailed over the southeast Arabian Sea. The organisation has advised fishermen not to venture into this area for the next few days.

Maharashtra heat: Mercury touches 48 degree Celsius in Chandrapur

The country continues to grapple with <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/record-heat-hits-us-southeast-threat-of-flooding-remains-in-central-states-222096">soaring temperatures</a> with the national capital expected to witness over 45 degrees Celcius this week. Maharashtra and Vidarbha are witnessing the worst hit.

Tuesday's highest temperature was recorded in Chandrapur, Maharashtra registering a whopping 47.8 degrees. Nagpur recorded the second highest in a decade and this season's highest temperature at 47.5 degrees Celsius.

Rajasthan also saw temperatures clocking in over 45 degrees in various parts like Kota, Jaisalmer.&nbsp;

As per US-based weather forecast unit El Dorado, six out of 15 hottest cities in the world are from India this summer season.&nbsp;

Chandrapur (47.8°C), Nagpur Sonegaon (47.5°C), Bramhapuri (46.9°C), Wardha (46.5°C), Adilabad (46.3°C) and Banda (46.2°C) featured on the list which was topped by Cape St Francis, South Africa with 56.8°C.

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Delhi woke up to a hot Wednesday morning, with the maximum temperature expected to hover around 44 degrees Celsius.

The minimum temperature settled two notches below the season's average at 24.1 degrees Celsius, said a MeT department official.

"<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/odisha-met-department-issues-yellow-warning-due-to-heat-wave-conditions-221664">Heatwave conditions</a> are expected in some pockets of the city with the temperature soaring up to 45 degrees. Such conditions exist when the maximum temperature goes up five degrees above the season's average," said the official.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Ramagundam in Peddapalli district of Telangana recorded 47.2-degree Celsius temperature, the highest in last 10 years, earlier this week.

Heatwave continues to thrash Southern states like <a href="Heatwave intensifies across nation, Maharashtra, Central India worst hit">Telangana and Andhra Pradesh</a>.

The weather reported the temperature in Adilabad and Nalgonda at 45.8-degree Celsius. Khammam and Medak recorded 44.6 degrees Celsius and 44.8 degrees Celsius respectively.

Speaking to ANI, meteorologist Raja Rao said, "In few places, heat wave conditions are going to continue for a few more days. On Sunday, the heat wave in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh entered 23 days and 10 days, respectively."

In Andhra Pradesh, Tirupati recorded 44.8 degrees Celsius while Amaravati witnessed a slightly low of 43-degree Celsius."

Around two-thirds of the country simmers under sweltering heat. North Indian states like Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Chandigarh, Rajasthan are also under the grip of a heatwave.

The country continues to grapple with soaring temperatures with the national capital expected to witness over 45 degrees Celcius this week. Maharashtra and Vidarbha are witnessing the worst hit.

The country continues to grapple with soaring temperatures with the national capital expected to witness over 45 degrees Celcius this week. Maharashtra and Vidarbha are witnessing the worst hit. Tuesday's highest temperature was recorded in Chandrapur, Maharashtra registering a whopping 47.8 degrees. Nagpur recorded the second highest in a decade and this season's highest temperature at 47.5 degrees Celsius. Rajasthan also saw temperatures clocking in over 45 degrees in various parts like Kota, Jaisalmer. As per US-based weather forecast unit El Dorado, six out of 15 hottest cities in the world are from India this summer season. Chandrapur (47.8°C), Nagpur Sonegaon (47.5°C), Bramhapuri (46.9°C), Wardha (46.5°C), Adilabad (46.3°C) and Banda (46.2°C) featured on the list which was topped by Cape St Francis, South Africa with 56.8°C. Delhi woke up to a hot Wednesday morning, with the maximum temperature expected to hover around 44 degrees Celsius. The minimum temperature settled two notches below the season's average at 24.1 degrees Celsius, said a MeT department official. "Heatwave conditions are expected in some pockets of the city with the temperature soaring up to 45 degrees. Such conditions exist when the maximum temperature goes up five degrees above the season's average," said the official. Meanwhile, Ramagundam in Peddapalli district of Telangana recorded 47.2-degree Celsius temperature, the highest in last 10 years, earlier this week. Heatwave continues to thrash Southern states like Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The weather reported the temperature in Adilabad and Nalgonda at 45.8-degree Celsius. Khammam and Medak recorded 44.6 degrees Celsius and 44.8 degrees Celsius respectively. Speaking to ANI, meteorologist Raja Rao said, "In few places, heat wave conditions are going to continue for a few more days. On Sunday, the heat wave in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh entered 23 days and 10 days, respectively." In Andhra Pradesh, Tirupati recorded 44.8 degrees Celsius while Amaravati witnessed a slightly low of 43-degree Celsius." Around two-thirds of the country simmers under sweltering heat. North Indian states like Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Chandigarh, Rajasthan are also under the grip of a heatwave.

Heatwave intensifies across nation; Maharashtra, Central India worst hit

A yellow warning was issued by the regional Meteorological Department on Saturday due to heat wave conditions in the state.

People have been warned not to come out after 11.30 am.

Labourers have also been advised to restraint from work.

Advisory also talks of precautionary measures in case of any urgency.

Prevailing weather conditions have severely affected the normal life of the common people in the state.

The Met Department forecast said that such conditions will prevail for the next three days.

Titilagad recorded 46.5-degree Celsius temperature. At three places out of 22 centres, the temperature was recorded above 45 degree Celsius.&nbsp;

A yellow warning was issued by the regional Meteorological Department on Saturday due to heat wave conditions in the state. People have been warned not to come out after 11.

A yellow warning was issued by the regional Meteorological Department on Saturday due to heat wave conditions in the state. People have been warned not to come out after 11.30 am. Labourers have also been advised to restraint from work. Advisory also talks of precautionary measures in case of any urgency. Prevailing weather conditions have severely affected the normal life of the common people in the state. The Met Department forecast said that such conditions will prevail for the next three days. Titilagad recorded 46.5-degree Celsius temperature. At three places out of 22 centres, the temperature was recorded above 45 degree Celsius.

Odisha: Met Department issues yellow warning due to heat wave conditions

People in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh are likely to face scorching heat in the coming days as temperatures are expected to rise as high as 45 degree Celsius, Meteorological Department (MeT Dept) said on Saturday.

In coming days, Telugu states may also witness thunderstorm in some areas, added the IMD.

According to the Met Department, the states are likely to register temperature between 40 and 45 degree Celsius.

"Present weather situation indicates that there was isolated turf at northeastern Karnataka at the height of 1.3 kilometres and moving towards Tamil Nadu. Due to this, there will be thunderstorms and rainfall in some areas of the Telugu states," metrologist L V Rao told ANI here.

He said,&nbsp;"Due to heat waves coming from northwestern states, the temperature in Andhra and Telangana is going to rise up to 45 degree Celsius."

Telangana's capital Hyderabad has already crossed 42 degree Celsius temperate over the past few days.&nbsp;

People in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh are likely to face scorching heat in the coming days as temperatures are expected to rise as high as 45 degree Celsius, Meteorological Department (MeT Dept) said on Saturday.

People in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh are likely to face scorching heat in the coming days as temperatures are expected to rise as high as 45 degree Celsius, Meteorological Department (MeT Dept) said on Saturday. In coming days, Telugu states may also witness thunderstorm in some areas, added the IMD. According to the Met Department, the states are likely to register temperature between 40 and 45 degree Celsius. "Present weather situation indicates that there was isolated turf at northeastern Karnataka at the height of 1.3 kilometres and moving towards Tamil Nadu. Due to this, there will be thunderstorms and rainfall in some areas of the Telugu states," metrologist L V Rao told ANI here. He said, "Due to heat waves coming from northwestern states, the temperature in Andhra and Telangana is going to rise up to 45 degree Celsius." Telangana's capital Hyderabad has already crossed 42 degree Celsius temperate over the past few days.

MeT Department predicts heat wave in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh

Light rains hit Delhi and adjoining areas on Friday evening bringing relief from the sweltering heat.

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) had predicted thunderstorm with rain and gusty winds over Delhi and its adjoining areas of, Hisar, Rohtak, Jhajjar, Panipat, Kosli, Sonipat, Bagpat, Gurugram, Rewari, Bawal, Manesar Ghaziabad, Noida, Hodal, Mahendragarh.

There was a sudden spell of rainfall in parts of Himachal Pradesh today.

The weather department has warned of hail precipitation over and nearby areas of Meerut, Modinagar, Loni, Khair and isolated places of Delhi.

Rainfall has also been predicted for many places in Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab and Haryana.

All states in the North-eastern region too are likely to receive rainfall today.&nbsp;

Light rains hit Delhi and adjoining areas on Friday evening bringing relief from the sweltering heat. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) had predicted thunderstorm with rain and gusty winds over Delhi and its adjoining areas of, Hisar, Rohtak, Jhajjar, Panipat, Kosli, Sonipat, Bagpat, Gurugram, Rewari, Bawal, Manesar Ghaziabad, Noida, Hodal, Mahendragarh.

Light rains hit Delhi and adjoining areas on Friday evening bringing relief from the sweltering heat. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) had predicted thunderstorm with rain and gusty winds over Delhi and its adjoining areas of, Hisar, Rohtak, Jhajjar, Panipat, Kosli, Sonipat, Bagpat, Gurugram, Rewari, Bawal, Manesar Ghaziabad, Noida, Hodal, Mahendragarh. There was a sudden spell of rainfall in parts of Himachal Pradesh today. The weather department has warned of hail precipitation over and nearby areas of Meerut, Modinagar, Loni, Khair and isolated places of Delhi. Rainfall has also been predicted for many places in Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab and Haryana. All states in the North-eastern region too are likely to receive rainfall today.

Rain hits Delhi, brings mercury down

The monsoon is likely to hit Kerala on June 6, five days after its normal onset date, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on May 15.

Monsoon likely to hit Kerala on June 6

Rainfall in parts of the national capital Monday night brought some relief to Delhiites from scorching heat even as dust storms hit some areas of the city.&nbsp;

By 8:30 pm, traces of rainfall were recorded by the Met department but by 9 pm, parts of Delhi saw heavy showers.&nbsp;

Before the rainfall, the maximum temperature was recorded at 40.2 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature settled at 25 degrees Celsius.&nbsp;

"Areas falling under the Palam Observatory and parts of the area falling under the Safdarjung Observatory saw dust storm with high-speed winds," a Met department official said.

The relative humidity recorded at 5.30 pm was 45 per cent.

On Sunday, the maximum temperature had settled at 39 degrees Celsius while the minimum temperature was 25 degrees Celsius.

Rainfall in parts of the national capital Monday night brought some relief to Delhiites from scorching heat even as dust storms hit some areas of the city. By 8:30 pm, traces of rainfall were recorded by the Met department but by 9 pm, parts of Delhi saw heavy showers.

Rainfall in parts of the national capital Monday night brought some relief to Delhiites from scorching heat even as dust storms hit some areas of the city. By 8:30 pm, traces of rainfall were recorded by the Met department but by 9 pm, parts of Delhi saw heavy showers. Before the rainfall, the maximum temperature was recorded at 40.2 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature settled at 25 degrees Celsius. "Areas falling under the Palam Observatory and parts of the area falling under the Safdarjung Observatory saw dust storm with high-speed winds," a Met department official said. The relative humidity recorded at 5.30 pm was 45 per cent. On Sunday, the maximum temperature had settled at 39 degrees Celsius while the minimum temperature was 25 degrees Celsius.

Rain brings some relief from scorching heat, dust storm in parts of Delhi

Authorities in Louisiana and Mississippi rescued people from their homes after heavy rains this weekend caused major flooding in the region.

Heavy rains in southern US leave some trapped

Delhiites woke up to a hot Wednesday morning, with the maximum<a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/india-news/at-scorching-47degc-delhi-records-seasons-highest-temperature-so-far-214846&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjto_KZmoviAhUR4HMBHWUoBmkQFjABegQIEBAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw0Fwl5YXX4L8qCPnfDR3T99"> temperature</a> expected to cross 40 degrees Celsius.&nbsp;

The Safdarjung observatory, recording of which is considered the official figure for the city, said the minimum temperature has settled at 23.6 degrees Celsius.&nbsp;

The maximum temperature is expected to hover around 42 degrees Celsius.&nbsp;The relative humidity recorded at 8.30 AM was 39 per cent.&nbsp;

The weatherman has predicted mainly clear sky with dusty winds during the day.&nbsp;

On Tuesday, the maximum temperature was recorded at 41.2 degree Celsius and the minimum temperature was recorded at 21.8 degree Celsius.

Delhiites woke up to a hot Wednesday morning, with the maximum temperature expected to cross 40 degrees Celsius. The Safdarjung observatory, recording of which is considered the official figure for the city, said the minimum temperature has settled at 23.

Delhiites woke up to a hot Wednesday morning, with the maximum temperature expected to cross 40 degrees Celsius. The Safdarjung observatory, recording of which is considered the official figure for the city, said the minimum temperature has settled at 23.6 degrees Celsius. The maximum temperature is expected to hover around 42 degrees Celsius. The relative humidity recorded at 8.30 AM was 39 per cent. The weatherman has predicted mainly clear sky with dusty winds during the day. On Tuesday, the maximum temperature was recorded at 41.2 degree Celsius and the minimum temperature was recorded at 21.8 degree Celsius.

Delhi reels under intense heat, mercury expected to cross 40 degrees Celsius

Cyclone Fani will alter the weather conditions in Nepal and bring heavy rainfall and snowfall in the Himalayas, meteorologists warned on Friday.&nbsp;

The powerful cyclone, strongest to hit India in 20 years, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/cyclone-fani-three-killed-heavy-rainfall-predicted-in-odisha-ap-bengal-northeast-215661">made landfall at around 8 am in India's eastern state</a> of Odisha.&nbsp;

Large areas in the seaside pilgrim town of Puri and other places were submerged as heavy rains battered the entire coastal belt of the state affecting about 11 lakh people.

Although the cyclone is not likely to make its way to Nepal, light to moderate rainfall coupled with lightning and windstorm will occur in some parts of eastern and central regions on Friday and Saturday. The weather will get a bit extreme, the Meteorological Forecasting Division warned.&nbsp;

They said the cyclone will affect the regular pattern of weather conditions in some parts of the country.

"The cyclone is not likely to make its way to Nepal. However, lightning and showers will occur in some parts of eastern and central regions," a statement issued by the MFD said.&nbsp;

Experts have warned that it is likely that the Himalayas will see heavy rainfall and snowfall.

National Emergency Operation Centre (NEOC) has urged tour operators not to fly any helicopters on Friday, citing bad weather due to the cyclone.

High wind flow was noticed above 6,000 metre altitude in Mt. Everest where some 20 tents were damaged by the strong wind.

The NEOC has also urged tourists around the Himalayan region not to venture outside.

Cyclone Fani will alter the weather conditions in Nepal and bring heavy rainfall and snowfall in the Himalayas, meteorologists warned on Friday. The powerful cyclone, strongest to hit India in 20 years, made landfall at around 8 am in India's eastern state of Odisha.

Cyclone Fani will alter the weather conditions in Nepal and bring heavy rainfall and snowfall in the Himalayas, meteorologists warned on Friday. The powerful cyclone, strongest to hit India in 20 years, made landfall at around 8 am in India's eastern state of Odisha. Large areas in the seaside pilgrim town of Puri and other places were submerged as heavy rains battered the entire coastal belt of the state affecting about 11 lakh people. Although the cyclone is not likely to make its way to Nepal, light to moderate rainfall coupled with lightning and windstorm will occur in some parts of eastern and central regions on Friday and Saturday. The weather will get a bit extreme, the Meteorological Forecasting Division warned. They said the cyclone will affect the regular pattern of weather conditions in some parts of the country. "The cyclone is not likely to make its way to Nepal. However, lightning and showers will occur in some parts of eastern and central regions," a statement issued by the MFD said. Experts have warned that it is likely that the Himalayas will see heavy rainfall and snowfall. National Emergency Operation Centre (NEOC) has urged tour operators not to fly any helicopters on Friday, citing bad weather due to the cyclone. High wind flow was noticed above 6,000 metre altitude in Mt. Everest where some 20 tents were damaged by the strong wind. The NEOC has also urged tourists around the Himalayan region not to venture outside.

Cyclone Fani to change Nepal's weather condition

Pre-monsoon rainfall from March to April, a phenomenon critical to agriculture in some parts of the country, has recorded 27 per cent deficiency, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

The IMD recorded 43.3 millimetres of rainfall across the country from March 1 to April 24 as against the normal precipitation of 59.6 millimetres. This was 27 per cent less of the Long Period Average (LPA).

The highest deficiency of 38 per cent was recorded in the northwest India division of the IMD, which comprises states of Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh.

This was followed by the Southern peninsula division comprising all five states of South India and the Union Territory of Puducherry, Goa and coastal Maharashtra, where the deficiency recorded was 31 per cent, the IMD said.

East and northeast India division recorded 23 per cent deficiency.&nbsp;

The Central India division is the only one to have recorded more five per cent rainfall than the normal.

Pre-monsoon showers, thunderstorms and lightning have killed more than 50 people in Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Rajasthan this month.

Several parts of India receive pre-monsoon rainfall which is critical for those regions. The phenomenon, which is usually from March to May end, is vital as it helps in bringing the temperatures down.

The situation also appears to be grim as large parts of the country have been witnessing heating and there has not been any major relief since April 17, said Mahesh Palawat, Vice President (Meteorology and Climate Change), Skymet.&nbsp;

One of the reasons for a pre-monsoon rainfall is excessive heating from March to June which several parts of the country witnessed. The moisture from the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal aids in the creation of thunderstorms, Mritunjay Mohapatra, Additional Director General of the IMD said.

"Pre-monsoon rainfall is important for horticulture crops in some parts of the country. In states like Odisha, ploughing is done in the pre-monsoon season," he said.

Laxman Singh Rathore, former Director General of the IMD, said in parts of northeast India and the Western Ghats, pre-monsoon rainfall is critical for plantation of crops.

There will be "moisture stress" in case of a deficit, he said.

Crops like sugarcane and cotton, planted in central India, survive on irrigation, but also require a supplement of pre-monsoon rains, Rathore added.

"In the forested regions of Himalayas, pre-monsoon rainfall is necessary for plantations like apples. Due to moisture, pre-monsoon rainfall also helps in minimising the occurrence of forest fires," he said.

Pre-monsoon rainfall from March to April, a phenomenon critical to agriculture in some parts of the country, has recorded 27 per cent deficiency, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

Pre-monsoon rainfall from March to April, a phenomenon critical to agriculture in some parts of the country, has recorded 27 per cent deficiency, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The IMD recorded 43.3 millimetres of rainfall across the country from March 1 to April 24 as against the normal precipitation of 59.6 millimetres. This was 27 per cent less of the Long Period Average (LPA). The highest deficiency of 38 per cent was recorded in the northwest India division of the IMD, which comprises states of Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh. This was followed by the Southern peninsula division comprising all five states of South India and the Union Territory of Puducherry, Goa and coastal Maharashtra, where the deficiency recorded was 31 per cent, the IMD said. East and northeast India division recorded 23 per cent deficiency. The Central India division is the only one to have recorded more five per cent rainfall than the normal. Pre-monsoon showers, thunderstorms and lightning have killed more than 50 people in Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Rajasthan this month. Several parts of India receive pre-monsoon rainfall which is critical for those regions. The phenomenon, which is usually from March to May end, is vital as it helps in bringing the temperatures down. The situation also appears to be grim as large parts of the country have been witnessing heating and there has not been any major relief since April 17, said Mahesh Palawat, Vice President (Meteorology and Climate Change), Skymet. One of the reasons for a pre-monsoon rainfall is excessive heating from March to June which several parts of the country witnessed. The moisture from the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal aids in the creation of thunderstorms, Mritunjay Mohapatra, Additional Director General of the IMD said. "Pre-monsoon rainfall is important for horticulture crops in some parts of the country. In states like Odisha, ploughing is done in the pre-monsoon season," he said. Laxman Singh Rathore, former Director General of the IMD, said in parts of northeast India and the Western Ghats, pre-monsoon rainfall is critical for plantation of crops. There will be "moisture stress" in case of a deficit, he said. Crops like sugarcane and cotton, planted in central India, survive on irrigation, but also require a supplement of pre-monsoon rains, Rathore added. "In the forested regions of Himalayas, pre-monsoon rainfall is necessary for plantations like apples. Due to moisture, pre-monsoon rainfall also helps in minimising the occurrence of forest fires," he said.

As temperatures rise, pre-monsoon rainfall records 27% dip: IMD

The meteorological department of India on Wednesday predicted the Western Disturbance, that had caused <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/rains-thunderstorm-leave-nearly-50-dead-in-4-states-211163">severe rain and thunderstorm conditions</a> in northwest India and parts of central India on Tuesday, to have moved&nbsp;eastwards. As a result, the Met&nbsp;department has predicted "widespread rainfall, isolated thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds" over Punjab, Chandigarh, Haryana, Delhi, northeast Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand for the next 24 hours.&nbsp;

Nearly 50 people were killed as rains, coupled with thunderstorm and lightning, hit several parts of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Maharashtra overnight, officials said Wednesday.

The unseasonal rains and storm also caused damage to property and crops in Gujarat and Rajasthan. &nbsp; &nbsp;

Rajasthan witnessed the maximum casualties with 21 people killed in rain-related incidents following by Madhya Pradesh where 15 were killed. While 10 people were killed in Gujarat, three were killed in Maharashtra.

For Thursday, the weather department has predicted heavy rainfall in parts of Kerala and Arunachal Pradesh.

Thunderstorm, accompanied with gusty winds and lightning is likely to occur in parts of Uttarakhand, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram &amp; Tripura, Telangana, Rayalaseema, South Interior Karnataka and Tamilnadu.

The meteorological department of India on Wednesday predicted the Western Disturbance, that had caused severe rain and thunderstorm conditions in northwest India and parts of central India on Tuesday, to have moved eastwards.

The meteorological department of India on Wednesday predicted the Western Disturbance, that had caused severe rain and thunderstorm conditions in northwest India and parts of central India on Tuesday, to have moved eastwards. As a result, the Met department has predicted "widespread rainfall, isolated thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds" over Punjab, Chandigarh, Haryana, Delhi, northeast Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand for the next 24 hours. Nearly 50 people were killed as rains, coupled with thunderstorm and lightning, hit several parts of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Maharashtra overnight, officials said Wednesday. The unseasonal rains and storm also caused damage to property and crops in Gujarat and Rajasthan. Rajasthan witnessed the maximum casualties with 21 people killed in rain-related incidents following by Madhya Pradesh where 15 were killed. While 10 people were killed in Gujarat, three were killed in Maharashtra. For Thursday, the weather department has predicted heavy rainfall in parts of Kerala and Arunachal Pradesh. Thunderstorm, accompanied with gusty winds and lightning is likely to occur in parts of Uttarakhand, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram & Tripura, Telangana, Rayalaseema, South Interior Karnataka and Tamilnadu.

Rain, thunderstorm likely for another 24 hours over Punjab, Delhi, UP, other states: Met department

Nearly 50 people were killed as rains coupled with thunderstorm and lightning <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/more-than-30-killed-as-rain-dust-storm-batter-gujarat-rajasthan-and-madhya-pradesh-211101">hit several parts of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Maharashtra overnight</a>, officials said Wednesday.

The unseasonal rains and storm also caused damage to property and crops in Gujarat and Rajasthan.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Rajasthan witnessed the maximum casualties with 21 people killed in rain-related incidents following by Madhya Pradesh where 15 were killed. While 10 people were killed in Gujarat, three were killed in Maharashtra.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter in the morning to express anguish over the loss of lives in the rains in Gujarat and announce relief.

Soon afterwards Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath hit out at the prime minister, accusing him of being concerned only about his home state Gujarat.

The PMO in a tweet later said, "PM @narendramodi has expressed grief at the loss of lives due to unseasonal rains and storms in MP, Rajasthan, Manipur &amp; various parts of the country".&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

"An ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh each for the next of kin of those who lost their lives due to unseasonal rain &amp; storms in MP, Rajasthan, Manipur &amp; various parts of the country has been approved from the PM's National Relief Fund. Rs 50,000 each for the injured has also been approved," the PMO said.

Home Minister Rajnath Singh said the government is closely monitoring the situation in rain-hit areas and is ready to provide all possible help to states affected by rains and thunderstorm.

In Jaipur, Rajasthan Relief Secretary Ashutosh A T Pednekar said 21 people died due to unseasonal rains.&nbsp;

"4 deaths were reported in Jhalawar, Udaipur and Jaipur each, two each in Jalore and Bundi and one each in Baran, Rajsamand, Bhilwara, Alwar and Hanumangarh,? he said.

Compensation of Rs. 4 lakh each has been announced to the families of victims.

Another official said crops have suffered damage and the assessment is being done.

Several cattle were also killed in rain-related incidents.

Condoling the deaths, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said in a tweet, "Deeply pained by the loss of lives due to unseasonal rains and storms in various parts of the country including Rajasthan. My thoughts and prayers are with bereaved families. I pray for the speedy recovery of those injured".

Of the total 21 deaths, 7 are in Kota division. Heavy dust storm accompanied by moderate to heavy rains, thundershowers also lashed parts of Hadouti region (Kota division) on Tuesday causing damage to crops.

Survey of crop damage is underway.&nbsp;

BJP candidate from the constituency Om Birla demanded the state government declare compensation to farmers for crop damage.&nbsp;

Birla also blamed the state government for not issuing an alert and taking measures to prevent crop damage.

The department has predicted dust storm/thunderstorm accompanied by high-velocity winds and lightning at a few places during the next 24 hours.&nbsp;

Officials in Bhopal said unseasonal rain accompanied by thunderstorm and lightning hit various parts of Madhya Pradesh, leaving 15 people dead and injuring some others.

Rains claimed three lives each in Indore, Dhar and Shajapur, two in Ratlam and one each in Alirajpur, Rajgarh, Sehore and Chhindwara districts. 
Nath expressed grief over the deaths and charged that Modi's concerns were limited to his home state Gujarat.

"Modiji, you are the PM of the country and not of Gujarat. In MP also, more than 10 persons were killed because of unseasonal rains, storm and lightning. But you have confined your feelings to Gujarat only. Though your party has no government here people live here also," Nath said in a tweet.

The BJP hit back, accusing Nath of doing politics over the loss caused by rains and storm.

BJP media head and Rajya Sabha MP Anil Baluni said in Delhi that Nath is well aware of the procedure that the state government has to first inform the Centre about the damage in such a natural tragedy to get relief but instead of doing so, he was tweeting and doing politics.&nbsp;

"Instead of informing the Centre, he chose to do politics over the tragedy," Baluni charged.

In Ahmedabad, Gujarat government's director of relief G B Manglpara, told PTI that at least 10 people have died in the rain and dust storm reported from various areas including districts in North Gujarat and Saurashtra region.

Also, a portion of a tent erected for Prime Minister Modi's rally in Himmatnagar town of North Gujarat was also damaged in the dust storm, an official earlier said.&nbsp;

Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani announced an aid of Rs 2 lakh each to the kin of the deceased in the western state.

"While the PM has already announced ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh, the Gujarat government will also give Rs 2 lakh to kin of those who lost their lives," Rupani told reporters in Dahod.

"We will also conduct a survey to assess the damage to crops and pay accordingly to affected persons," he added.&nbsp;

Apart from the rain, the storm also resulted in hailstorm in some parts of Rajkot district of Saurashtra and Banaskantha district of north Gujarat.

In Mehsana, farm produce kept in the open in the agriculture produce market committee premises got damaged, an official said.

Besides, officials in Banaskantha said the watermelon crop, mainly grown in and around Deesa, got damaged due to hailstorm and thunderstorm.

In Maharashtra, a 71-year-old woman, a 32-year-old man and a temple priest died when lightning struck them in Nashik district during rains on Tuesday, police said.

Nearly 50 people were killed as rains coupled with thunderstorm and lightning hit several parts of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Maharashtra overnight, officials said Wednesday.

Nearly 50 people were killed as rains coupled with thunderstorm and lightning hit several parts of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Maharashtra overnight, officials said Wednesday. The unseasonal rains and storm also caused damage to property and crops in Gujarat and Rajasthan. Rajasthan witnessed the maximum casualties with 21 people killed in rain-related incidents following by Madhya Pradesh where 15 were killed. While 10 people were killed in Gujarat, three were killed in Maharashtra. Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter in the morning to express anguish over the loss of lives in the rains in Gujarat and announce relief. Soon afterwards Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath hit out at the prime minister, accusing him of being concerned only about his home state Gujarat. The PMO in a tweet later said, "PM @narendramodi has expressed grief at the loss of lives due to unseasonal rains and storms in MP, Rajasthan, Manipur & various parts of the country". "An ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh each for the next of kin of those who lost their lives due to unseasonal rain & storms in MP, Rajasthan, Manipur & various parts of the country has been approved from the PM's National Relief Fund. Rs 50,000 each for the injured has also been approved," the PMO said. Home Minister Rajnath Singh said the government is closely monitoring the situation in rain-hit areas and is ready to provide all possible help to states affected by rains and thunderstorm. In Jaipur, Rajasthan Relief Secretary Ashutosh A T Pednekar said 21 people died due to unseasonal rains. "4 deaths were reported in Jhalawar, Udaipur and Jaipur each, two each in Jalore and Bundi and one each in Baran, Rajsamand, Bhilwara, Alwar and Hanumangarh,? he said. Compensation of Rs. 4 lakh each has been announced to the families of victims. Another official said crops have suffered damage and the assessment is being done. Several cattle were also killed in rain-related incidents. Condoling the deaths, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said in a tweet, "Deeply pained by the loss of lives due to unseasonal rains and storms in various parts of the country including Rajasthan. My thoughts and prayers are with bereaved families. I pray for the speedy recovery of those injured". Of the total 21 deaths, 7 are in Kota division. Heavy dust storm accompanied by moderate to heavy rains, thundershowers also lashed parts of Hadouti region (Kota division) on Tuesday causing damage to crops. Survey of crop damage is underway. BJP candidate from the constituency Om Birla demanded the state government declare compensation to farmers for crop damage. Birla also blamed the state government for not issuing an alert and taking measures to prevent crop damage. The department has predicted dust storm/thunderstorm accompanied by high-velocity winds and lightning at a few places during the next 24 hours. Officials in Bhopal said unseasonal rain accompanied by thunderstorm and lightning hit various parts of Madhya Pradesh, leaving 15 people dead and injuring some others. Rains claimed three lives each in Indore, Dhar and Shajapur, two in Ratlam and one each in Alirajpur, Rajgarh, Sehore and Chhindwara districts. Nath expressed grief over the deaths and charged that Modi's concerns were limited to his home state Gujarat. "Modiji, you are the PM of the country and not of Gujarat. In MP also, more than 10 persons were killed because of unseasonal rains, storm and lightning. But you have confined your feelings to Gujarat only. Though your party has no government here people live here also," Nath said in a tweet. The BJP hit back, accusing Nath of doing politics over the loss caused by rains and storm. BJP media head and Rajya Sabha MP Anil Baluni said in Delhi that Nath is well aware of the procedure that the state government has to first inform the Centre about the damage in such a natural tragedy to get relief but instead of doing so, he was tweeting and doing politics. "Instead of informing the Centre, he chose to do politics over the tragedy," Baluni charged. In Ahmedabad, Gujarat government's director of relief G B Manglpara, told PTI that at least 10 people have died in the rain and dust storm reported from various areas including districts in North Gujarat and Saurashtra region. Also, a portion of a tent erected for Prime Minister Modi's rally in Himmatnagar town of North Gujarat was also damaged in the dust storm, an official earlier said. Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani announced an aid of Rs 2 lakh each to the kin of the deceased in the western state. "While the PM has already announced ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh, the Gujarat government will also give Rs 2 lakh to kin of those who lost their lives," Rupani told reporters in Dahod. "We will also conduct a survey to assess the damage to crops and pay accordingly to affected persons," he added. Apart from the rain, the storm also resulted in hailstorm in some parts of Rajkot district of Saurashtra and Banaskantha district of north Gujarat. In Mehsana, farm produce kept in the open in the agriculture produce market committee premises got damaged, an official said. Besides, officials in Banaskantha said the watermelon crop, mainly grown in and around Deesa, got damaged due to hailstorm and thunderstorm. In Maharashtra, a 71-year-old woman, a 32-year-old man and a temple priest died when lightning struck them in Nashik district during rains on Tuesday, police said.

Rains, thunderstorm leave nearly 50 dead in 4 states

Delhi and the national capital region including Noida and Ghaziabad among others witnessed rains and cool breeze on early Sunday morning and according to the weather department the temperature is expected to dip in the next four to five days.

Light spells of rain and thundershowers accompanied with gusty winds will also continue intermittently.

This comes a day after the national capital recorded the coldest day of March in four years at 13 degrees Celsius on Saturday.

With partly cloudy sky, the minimum and maximum temperature at Delhi-Safdarjung was recorded at 11.5 degree Celsius ( a departure of minus two degrees from normal ) and 19.3 degree Celsius (a departure of minus eight degrees Celsius), IMD said.

Delhi and Gurgaon witnessed rain through the night and early morning today. In the last 24 hours from 08:30 am on Friday, Delhi’s Palam Observatory recorded 7.1 mm of rain and Safdarjung at 9.6 mm, according to IMD. The skies cleared up to sunshine in late morning.

"Overcast conditions with light to moderate rain and thunderstorm accompanied by&nbsp;hailstorm, lightning and strong surface winds are expected to till March 4," a met official said.

The rainfall is due to a western disturbance that lies as a cyclonic circulation over East Afghanistan and as an induced cyclonic circulation over southwest Rajasthan and neighbourhood, the country's apex weather agency said.

Fresh rainfall and winds have brought some respite from air pollution but the AQI was recorded at 142 in the "moderate" category, according to SAFAR. 
Delhi is likely to witness an extended winter season till March 6 due to the cold wind and intense western disturbances," private weather forecasting agency Skymet said.&nbsp;

Rains were also recorded in several parts of&nbsp;Northeast&nbsp;including Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. South Indian states will experience drizzling along with thunderstorm, reported Skymet.&nbsp;

Delhi and the national capital region including Noida and Ghaziabad among others witnessed rains and cool breeze on early Sunday morning and according to the weather department the temperature is expected to dip in the next four to five days.

Delhi and the national capital region including Noida and Ghaziabad among others witnessed rains and cool breeze on early Sunday morning and according to the weather department the temperature is expected to dip in the next four to five days. Light spells of rain and thundershowers accompanied with gusty winds will also continue intermittently. This comes a day after the national capital recorded the coldest day of March in four years at 13 degrees Celsius on Saturday. With partly cloudy sky, the minimum and maximum temperature at Delhi-Safdarjung was recorded at 11.5 degree Celsius ( a departure of minus two degrees from normal ) and 19.3 degree Celsius (a departure of minus eight degrees Celsius), IMD said. Delhi and Gurgaon witnessed rain through the night and early morning today. In the last 24 hours from 08:30 am on Friday, Delhi’s Palam Observatory recorded 7.1 mm of rain and Safdarjung at 9.6 mm, according to IMD. The skies cleared up to sunshine in late morning. "Overcast conditions with light to moderate rain and thunderstorm accompanied by hailstorm, lightning and strong surface winds are expected to till March 4," a met official said. The rainfall is due to a western disturbance that lies as a cyclonic circulation over East Afghanistan and as an induced cyclonic circulation over southwest Rajasthan and neighbourhood, the country's apex weather agency said. Fresh rainfall and winds have brought some respite from air pollution but the AQI was recorded at 142 in the "moderate" category, according to SAFAR. Delhi is likely to witness an extended winter season till March 6 due to the cold wind and intense western disturbances," private weather forecasting agency Skymet said. Rains were also recorded in several parts of Northeast including Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. South Indian states will experience drizzling along with thunderstorm, reported Skymet.

Rains in Delhi, temperature to dip over next few days

Delhi on Friday woke up to a cold morning with partly cloudy sky, with minimum and maximum temperatures hovering at 8 Degree Celsius and 24 Degree Celsius.

The pollution remains in the 'moderate'&nbsp;category with Air Quality Index docking at 132 in the morning.

Relative humidity at 8:30 in the morning was 97 per cent.

"Now for another 24 to 48 hours, in the absence of any significant weather system, the weather over Delhi-NCR will remain dry with the clear sky and bright sunshine. However, on March 2, another fresh Western Disturbance will approach the northern hills which will once again induce a cyclonic circulation over the northwestern plains. A trough will also extend from circulation up to South Uttar Pradesh," said Skymet, a private weather forecasting agency.

"This trough will be responsible for giving scattered rain and thundershowers over Delhi-NCR on March 2 and 3. Thereafter, the weather systems will once again weaken and move eastwards, leading to commencement of dry and cold northwesterly winds," it added.&nbsp;

Delhi on Friday woke up to a cold morning with partly cloudy sky, with minimum and maximum temperatures hovering at 8 Degree Celsius and 24 Degree Celsius. The pollution remains in the 'moderate' category with Air Quality Index docking at 132 in the morning.

Delhi on Friday woke up to a cold morning with partly cloudy sky, with minimum and maximum temperatures hovering at 8 Degree Celsius and 24 Degree Celsius. The pollution remains in the 'moderate' category with Air Quality Index docking at 132 in the morning. Relative humidity at 8:30 in the morning was 97 per cent. "Now for another 24 to 48 hours, in the absence of any significant weather system, the weather over Delhi-NCR will remain dry with the clear sky and bright sunshine. However, on March 2, another fresh Western Disturbance will approach the northern hills which will once again induce a cyclonic circulation over the northwestern plains. A trough will also extend from circulation up to South Uttar Pradesh," said Skymet, a private weather forecasting agency. "This trough will be responsible for giving scattered rain and thundershowers over Delhi-NCR on March 2 and 3. Thereafter, the weather systems will once again weaken and move eastwards, leading to commencement of dry and cold northwesterly winds," it added.

Delhi: Rains to begin from March 2

Delhiites witnessed a pleasant Friday morning, with the minimum temperature settling at 16 degrees Celsius.

The maximum temperature is expected to hover around 27 degrees Celsius, a Met department official said.

Humidity was recorded at 94 per cent.

"Mainly clear sky through the day with haze and smoke thereafter.&nbsp;

The maximum temperature would be around 27 degrees Celsius," the weatherman said.

On Thursday, the maximum temperature settled at 28.1 degrees Celsius and minimum 13.2 degrees.

Delhiites witnessed a pleasant Friday morning, with the minimum temperature settling at 16 degrees Celsius. The maximum temperature is expected to hover around 27 degrees Celsius, a Met department official said.

Delhiites witnessed a pleasant Friday morning, with the minimum temperature settling at 16 degrees Celsius. The maximum temperature is expected to hover around 27 degrees Celsius, a Met department official said. Humidity was recorded at 94 per cent. "Mainly clear sky through the day with haze and smoke thereafter. The maximum temperature would be around 27 degrees Celsius," the weatherman said. On Thursday, the maximum temperature settled at 28.1 degrees Celsius and minimum 13.2 degrees.

Delhi witnesses pleasant morning, records minimum temperature at 16 degrees Celsius

People in Delhi woke up to light rain on Thursday as the capital and its surrounding areas such as Noida, Gurugram and Faridabad witnessed gusty winds and thunderstorm owing to an intense Western Disturbance over Northern India.

The capital is expected to witness intense spells of rain and thundershowers with isolated <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/hailstorm-heavy-rainfall-lash-delhi-ncr-195907">hailstorm </a>activity for the next two days.&nbsp;

"Lightly scattered rains are expected to continue over the national capital region till February 15. By February 16, the weather systems will move towards east India giving rain in Uttar Pradesh," said Skymer, a private weather forecasting agency."

As a consequence of the rainfall activity, maximums in Delhi and its adjoining areas will drop by 2 Degree Celsius to 4 Degree Celsius, while the maximums will again start increasing February 16 onwards," it added.

In terms of weather, the maximum and minimum temperatures were 19 Degrees Celsius and 14 Degree Celsius. Today, the weather over the Delhi-National Capital Region became pleasant.

According to Centre-run System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR), apart from rain, a thick blanket of smog has also engulfed Delhi on Thursday as the air quality has plummeted to the very poor category with air quality index 323 in the morning.

At Lodhi road, the AQI (Air Quality Index) was 315 with PM (Particulate Matter) 2.5 at 8:00 in the morning. In the Ayanagar area, the air quality also dipped to the very poor with 309. Also in capital's famous locality Mathura road which also has Purana Qila, the AQI fell to 328 with PM 2.5.

In addition, due to fog, as many as 10 trains were rescheduled after getting delayed by at least by 2 hours.

Delhi, which is home to approx 19 million people, is reeling under the menace of air pollution from the past couple of years. The region faced a major air quality crisis last year as pollution levels shot through the roof and even forced the shutdown of schools.

Moreover, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had described the capital as a "gas chamber" and local administration was compelled to declare a public health emergency.&nbsp;

People in Delhi woke up to light rain on Thursday as the capital and its surrounding areas such as Noida, Gurugram and Faridabad witnessed gusty winds and thunderstorm owing to an intense Western Disturbance over Northern India.

People in Delhi woke up to light rain on Thursday as the capital and its surrounding areas such as Noida, Gurugram and Faridabad witnessed gusty winds and thunderstorm owing to an intense Western Disturbance over Northern India. The capital is expected to witness intense spells of rain and thundershowers with isolated hailstorm activity for the next two days. "Lightly scattered rains are expected to continue over the national capital region till February 15. By February 16, the weather systems will move towards east India giving rain in Uttar Pradesh," said Skymer, a private weather forecasting agency." As a consequence of the rainfall activity, maximums in Delhi and its adjoining areas will drop by 2 Degree Celsius to 4 Degree Celsius, while the maximums will again start increasing February 16 onwards," it added. In terms of weather, the maximum and minimum temperatures were 19 Degrees Celsius and 14 Degree Celsius. Today, the weather over the Delhi-National Capital Region became pleasant. According to Centre-run System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR), apart from rain, a thick blanket of smog has also engulfed Delhi on Thursday as the air quality has plummeted to the very poor category with air quality index 323 in the morning. At Lodhi road, the AQI (Air Quality Index) was 315 with PM (Particulate Matter) 2.5 at 8:00 in the morning. In the Ayanagar area, the air quality also dipped to the very poor with 309. Also in capital's famous locality Mathura road which also has Purana Qila, the AQI fell to 328 with PM 2.5. In addition, due to fog, as many as 10 trains were rescheduled after getting delayed by at least by 2 hours. Delhi, which is home to approx 19 million people, is reeling under the menace of air pollution from the past couple of years. The region faced a major air quality crisis last year as pollution levels shot through the roof and even forced the shutdown of schools. Moreover, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had described the capital as a "gas chamber" and local administration was compelled to declare a public health emergency.

Delhi witnesses light showers, more rain likely in next few days

Heavy snowfall engulfs Kashmir hitting lives hard

Delhi is expected to witness another spell of winter rains on Tuesday.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted cloudy sky with light rain or drizzle.

There will gusty winds through the day with the minimum and maximum temperature likely to be around 9 and 21 degrees Celsius respectively. The capital and its neighbouring areas have been witnessing a sudden spell of rains accompanied by thundershowers post-Monday afternoon. The showers continued during evening and night leading to a drop in temperature.

“Another Western Disturbance would affect Northwest India from January 24 onwards,” warned the IMD.

Delhi received the wet spell on Monday due to western disturbances, said the IMD. On Monday, the national capital received rains, a day after recording the warmest January day since 2012 on Sunday.

The maximum temperature settled at 28.7 degrees Celsius on Sunday, seven notches above the season's average.

The prevailing situation is a result of active western disturbance, the IMD said.

On Monday, Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 11 degrees Celsius while the maximum was 20 degrees Celsius.

"Generally cloudy conditions with light to moderate rainfall at most places and isolated thunderstorm activity accompanied with strong surface winds most likely during January 21 and 22," the weather department said.

The sudden spell of showers on Monday led to a slow movement in traffic.

People returning home from work had to witness slow traffic movement.

The Safdarjung observatory recorded 1.2 mm rainfall between 8.30 am and 5.30 pm, while Palam recorded 2.8mm, Lodhi Road 0.8mm, Ridge area 0.6mm and Ayanagar 0.6mm rainfall respectively.

Delhi is expected to witness another spell of winter rains on Tuesday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted cloudy sky with light rain or drizzle.

Delhi is expected to witness another spell of winter rains on Tuesday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted cloudy sky with light rain or drizzle. There will gusty winds through the day with the minimum and maximum temperature likely to be around 9 and 21 degrees Celsius respectively. The capital and its neighbouring areas have been witnessing a sudden spell of rains accompanied by thundershowers post-Monday afternoon. The showers continued during evening and night leading to a drop in temperature. “Another Western Disturbance would affect Northwest India from January 24 onwards,” warned the IMD. Delhi received the wet spell on Monday due to western disturbances, said the IMD. On Monday, the national capital received rains, a day after recording the warmest January day since 2012 on Sunday. The maximum temperature settled at 28.7 degrees Celsius on Sunday, seven notches above the season's average. The prevailing situation is a result of active western disturbance, the IMD said. On Monday, Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 11 degrees Celsius while the maximum was 20 degrees Celsius. "Generally cloudy conditions with light to moderate rainfall at most places and isolated thunderstorm activity accompanied with strong surface winds most likely during January 21 and 22," the weather department said. The sudden spell of showers on Monday led to a slow movement in traffic. People returning home from work had to witness slow traffic movement. The Safdarjung observatory recorded 1.2 mm rainfall between 8.30 am and 5.30 pm, while Palam recorded 2.8mm, Lodhi Road 0.8mm, Ridge area 0.6mm and Ayanagar 0.6mm rainfall respectively.

Delhi to witness another spell of rain today

Big Pacific storms are set to dump up to seven feet (2.1 meters) of snow in <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.wionews.com/world/california-police-use-genealogy-websites-to-arrest-suspect-in-1990s-rapes-189698&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=0ahUKEwjb5bjWvPHfAhXLgI8KHaO_DNAQFggFMAA&amp;client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;usg=AOvVaw1LDPW6_X1njSfGUVNduApC">California</a>'s Sierra Nevada mountains and several inches of rain elsewhere in the state, forcing evacuations in areas at risk to mudslides.

The first storm moved over Southern California on Tuesday, with rainfall of up to 3 inches (7.6 cm) expected in parts of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties and up to 4.5 inches (11.4) in the Santa Monica Mountains, the National Weather Service (NWS) reported.

Police in Los Angeles and Santa Barbara counties ordered evacuations from areas damaged by last year's wildfires because of the risk heavy rain would trigger mud and debris flows on charred hillsides.

Significant road closures and travel delays were possible in the Los Angeles area given risks of flash flooding and rockslides, the NWS reported.

An even bigger storm was brewing out at sea and set to hit the coast on Wednesday, Accuweather reported.

Areas north of Santa Barbara were likely to see up to 3 inches (7.6 cm) of rain. As much as seven feet of snow was possible over 6,000 feet (1,829 meters) in the Sierra Nevada mountains.

"The big one is still out in the middle of the Pacific," said AccuWeather meteorologist John Gresiak. "It`s a very powerful storm."

The weather is a boon for California`s farmers and ski areas, given most of the state is recovering from years of drought, according to the United States Drought Monitor.&nbsp;

The wild weather is the result of moisture-laden winds from the Pacific known as "atmospheric rivers."&nbsp;

The first storm will reach the U.S. Midwest and Northeast on Thursday and Friday, gathering more moisture from the Gulf of Mexico. The second storm will hit the central and eastern United States through the weekend, Gresiak said.

Big Pacific storms are set to dump up to seven feet (2.1 meters) of snow in California's Sierra Nevada mountains and several inches of rain elsewhere in the state, forcing evacuations in areas at risk to mudslides.

Big Pacific storms are set to dump up to seven feet (2.1 meters) of snow in California's Sierra Nevada mountains and several inches of rain elsewhere in the state, forcing evacuations in areas at risk to mudslides. The first storm moved over Southern California on Tuesday, with rainfall of up to 3 inches (7.6 cm) expected in parts of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties and up to 4.5 inches (11.4) in the Santa Monica Mountains, the National Weather Service (NWS) reported. Police in Los Angeles and Santa Barbara counties ordered evacuations from areas damaged by last year's wildfires because of the risk heavy rain would trigger mud and debris flows on charred hillsides. Significant road closures and travel delays were possible in the Los Angeles area given risks of flash flooding and rockslides, the NWS reported. An even bigger storm was brewing out at sea and set to hit the coast on Wednesday, Accuweather reported. Areas north of Santa Barbara were likely to see up to 3 inches (7.6 cm) of rain. As much as seven feet of snow was possible over 6,000 feet (1,829 meters) in the Sierra Nevada mountains. "The big one is still out in the middle of the Pacific," said AccuWeather meteorologist John Gresiak. "It`s a very powerful storm." The weather is a boon for California`s farmers and ski areas, given most of the state is recovering from years of drought, according to the United States Drought Monitor. The wild weather is the result of moisture-laden winds from the Pacific known as "atmospheric rivers." The first storm will reach the U.S. Midwest and Northeast on Thursday and Friday, gathering more moisture from the Gulf of Mexico. The second storm will hit the central and eastern United States through the weekend, Gresiak said.

California storms to dump up to 7 feet snow

It was a cold, foggy morning in the national capital on Tuesday with the minimum temperature settling at 7 degrees Celsius, normal for the season.

A senior Railways officer said 14 trains have been delayed by an average of two hours due to fog. Ranchi-Delhi and Jaynagar-Anand Vihar Garib Rath, Farakka Express, Poorva Express, Sealdah-Rajdhani were among those delayed.

A cover of moderate fog enveloped the city with visibility reduced to 200 metres at Palam and 400 metres at Safdarjung, at 5.30am, said a Met department official.

Mainly clear skies are forecast for the day. The maximum temperature will hover around 20 degrees Celsius, said the official.

Relative humidity was 100 per cent at 8.30am.

On Monday, the minimum temperature in the national capital had settled at 7.1 degrees Celsius, while the maximum temperature recorded was 20.1 degrees Celsius.&nbsp;

A cover of moderate fog enveloped the city with visibility reduced to 200 metres at Palam and 400 metres at Safdarjung, at 5.30am, said a Met department official.

It was a cold, foggy morning in the national capital on Tuesday with the minimum temperature settling at 7 degrees Celsius, normal for the season. A senior Railways officer said 14 trains have been delayed by an average of two hours due to fog. Ranchi-Delhi and Jaynagar-Anand Vihar Garib Rath, Farakka Express, Poorva Express, Sealdah-Rajdhani were among those delayed. A cover of moderate fog enveloped the city with visibility reduced to 200 metres at Palam and 400 metres at Safdarjung, at 5.30am, said a Met department official. Mainly clear skies are forecast for the day. The maximum temperature will hover around 20 degrees Celsius, said the official. Relative humidity was 100 per cent at 8.30am. On Monday, the minimum temperature in the national capital had settled at 7.1 degrees Celsius, while the maximum temperature recorded was 20.1 degrees Celsius.

Cold, foggy morning in Delhi; 14 trains delayed

Kashmir received its first snowfall of the New Year on Wednesday, breaking a month-long dry spell in the Valley, the meteorological department said.

The snowfall has brought major respite to the residents of Kashmir as the minimum temperature rose by several degrees, except in Gulmarg. Srinagar recorded a 0 degrees Celsius on Tuesday night — an increase of over four degrees from minus 4.2 degrees Celsius on the previous night, the Met department said.

"There was snowfall at most places in Kashmir, particularly in Gulmarg and Pahalgam tourist resorts, traces of snowfall was also witnessed in Srinagar early in the morning," an official said.

Gulmarg received snowfall equivalent to 8.8 mm of rains till 8.30 am, while Kupwara recorded 7.4 mm precipitation. The remaining weather stations recorded downpour between 1.5-2.5 mm during the corresponding period, the official said.

Kargil was the coldest place in Jammu and Kashmir at minus 17.0 degrees Celsius. The night temperature in Leh town in Ladakh region was minus 12.4 degrees Celsius.

On Tuesday night, Qazigund in south Kashmir recorded a low of minus 0.3 degrees Celsius, Kokernag town minus 1.4 degrees, Kupwara 0.2 degrees, Pahalgam minus 0.5 degrees and Gulmarg at minus 5.0 degrees Celsius, the official said.

Kashmir is currently under the grip of 'Chillai-Kalan', the 40-day harshest period of winter when the chances of snowfall are most frequent and maximum and the temperature drops considerably. The period ends on January 31.

The weather department has predicted more precipitation in Kashmir over the next three days.

Gulmarg received snowfall equivalent to 8.8 mm of rains till 8.30 am, while Kupwara recorded 7.4 mm precipitation.

Kashmir received its first snowfall of the New Year on Wednesday, breaking a month-long dry spell in the Valley, the meteorological department said. The snowfall has brought major respite to the residents of Kashmir as the minimum temperature rose by several degrees, except in Gulmarg. Srinagar recorded a 0 degrees Celsius on Tuesday night — an increase of over four degrees from minus 4.2 degrees Celsius on the previous night, the Met department said. "There was snowfall at most places in Kashmir, particularly in Gulmarg and Pahalgam tourist resorts, traces of snowfall was also witnessed in Srinagar early in the morning," an official said. Gulmarg received snowfall equivalent to 8.8 mm of rains till 8.30 am, while Kupwara recorded 7.4 mm precipitation. The remaining weather stations recorded downpour between 1.5-2.5 mm during the corresponding period, the official said. Kargil was the coldest place in Jammu and Kashmir at minus 17.0 degrees Celsius. The night temperature in Leh town in Ladakh region was minus 12.4 degrees Celsius. On Tuesday night, Qazigund in south Kashmir recorded a low of minus 0.3 degrees Celsius, Kokernag town minus 1.4 degrees, Kupwara 0.2 degrees, Pahalgam minus 0.5 degrees and Gulmarg at minus 5.0 degrees Celsius, the official said. Kashmir is currently under the grip of 'Chillai-Kalan', the 40-day harshest period of winter when the chances of snowfall are most frequent and maximum and the temperature drops considerably. The period ends on January 31. The weather department has predicted more precipitation in Kashmir over the next three days.

Kashmir witnesses first snowfall of 2019, Jammu-Srinagar highway closed

Northern states of India continue to reel under the cold wave with minimum temperatures plummeting to single digit in several regions. A thick blanket of fog has enveloped Delhi and its surrounding regions resulting in poor visibility on Tuesday.

As Delhi battles with cold wave, the overall air quality index (AQI) dropped to 430 on Tuesday, which falls under the 'severe' category.

At Dhirpur, the AQI was 724 at 8:30 am, while in Mathura Road area it dipped to 'hazardous' category at 484. Furthermore, AQI near Pitampura, Airport, Terminal 3, Delhi University stood at 459, 453 and 502 respectively. The haze and smog will continue to persist during the early morning and late evenings for the next couple of days.

As per Skytmet, a private weather forecasting agency the only ray of hope is the slight possibility of scattered rains over Delhi NCR around January 6 which may wash away the pollutants.

Apart from Delhi, severe Cold Wave conditions occurred at isolated places over Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Telangana, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Gujarat, Madhya Maharashtra and Marathwada.

"Yesterday, ground frost occurred at isolated pockets over Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh", the IMD stated.

The Meteorological department has also predicted snowfall across popular tourist spots in Himachal Pradesh for the first day of the new year. Tourist places Shimla, Kufri, Narkanda, Dalhousie, Manali may receive snow on January 1, Met Centre, Shimla, Director Manmohan Singh had stated on Sunday.

As Delhi battles with cold wave, the overall air quality index (AQI) dropped to 430 on Tuesday, which falls under the 'severe' category.

Northern states of India continue to reel under the cold wave with minimum temperatures plummeting to single digit in several regions. A thick blanket of fog has enveloped Delhi and its surrounding regions resulting in poor visibility on Tuesday. As Delhi battles with cold wave, the overall air quality index (AQI) dropped to 430 on Tuesday, which falls under the 'severe' category. At Dhirpur, the AQI was 724 at 8:30 am, while in Mathura Road area it dipped to 'hazardous' category at 484. Furthermore, AQI near Pitampura, Airport, Terminal 3, Delhi University stood at 459, 453 and 502 respectively. The haze and smog will continue to persist during the early morning and late evenings for the next couple of days. As per Skytmet, a private weather forecasting agency the only ray of hope is the slight possibility of scattered rains over Delhi NCR around January 6 which may wash away the pollutants. Apart from Delhi, severe Cold Wave conditions occurred at isolated places over Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Telangana, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Gujarat, Madhya Maharashtra and Marathwada. "Yesterday, ground frost occurred at isolated pockets over Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh", the IMD stated. The Meteorological department has also predicted snowfall across popular tourist spots in Himachal Pradesh for the first day of the new year. Tourist places Shimla, Kufri, Narkanda, Dalhousie, Manali may receive snow on January 1, Met Centre, Shimla, Director Manmohan Singh had stated on Sunday.

Cold wave: Northern states shiver under tough conditions

Scores of passengers were stranded as nearly 15 trains were delayed due to thick fog across the national capital on Saturday.

According to the official data, most of the trains were rescheduled after getting delayed for at least by two hours.

The trains Purushottam Express, Mahabodhi Express, and Kaifiyat Express were delayed by three hours each. While Vikramshila Express, Jaynagar Anand Vihar Garib Rath Express, Kashi Vishwanath Express were running late by five hours, four hours and three hours respectively due to dense fog in Delhi.

Earlier, the Railways had stated that it has started using Fog Pass Device (Fog Pilot Assistance System) or FSD, which is GPS-enabled and can continuously calculate the distance of the train in relation to the next landmark, enabling drivers to know when exactly a signal is approaching.

It has installed as many as 4,920 such devices in the most fog-affected railway zones - northern, north-central, north-eastern and north-western.

Today, the minimum and maximum temperature of Delhi will hover around three Degree Celsius and 19 Degree Celsius.

The humidity in the region will be oscillating between 60 per cent and 65 per cent with wind speed of 10 km/hr.

According to Skymet, a private weather forecasting agency, the average temperature for the month of December so far has been 7.1-degree Celsius against the normal of 8.3-degree Celsius.

In the coming days as well, the same trend will continue and as per the experts, the minimum temperature can even go below 5-degree Celsius.

Besides national capital, cold wave conditions are also prevailing in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh and chilly winds from north and northwest directions are blowing over these two states.

With the onset of Chillai Kalan, Jammu and Kashmir`s Srinagar recorded minus 7.7 degrees on Friday which was the lowest minimum in a span of 28 years.

The Dal Lake has already frozen and so are other small lakes and several other water bodies.

Chilly winds have also engulfed southern state such as Telangana where the temperature is expected to fall in the single digit in the first week of January.

"As these winds were travelling from the Bay of Bengal, minimums increased over Telangana. However, reversal of winds occurred on December 27 and warm and humid winds from southeast directions got replaced by cold and dry winds from north direction. As a result, minimums dropped to a great extent leading to commencement of cold wave condition in some parts of the state," Skymet stated.&nbsp;

Scores of passengers were stranded as nearly 15 trains were delayed due to thick fog across the national capital on Saturday. According to the official data, most of the trains were rescheduled after getting delayed for at least by two hours.

Scores of passengers were stranded as nearly 15 trains were delayed due to thick fog across the national capital on Saturday. According to the official data, most of the trains were rescheduled after getting delayed for at least by two hours. The trains Purushottam Express, Mahabodhi Express, and Kaifiyat Express were delayed by three hours each. While Vikramshila Express, Jaynagar Anand Vihar Garib Rath Express, Kashi Vishwanath Express were running late by five hours, four hours and three hours respectively due to dense fog in Delhi. Earlier, the Railways had stated that it has started using Fog Pass Device (Fog Pilot Assistance System) or FSD, which is GPS-enabled and can continuously calculate the distance of the train in relation to the next landmark, enabling drivers to know when exactly a signal is approaching. It has installed as many as 4,920 such devices in the most fog-affected railway zones - northern, north-central, north-eastern and north-western. Today, the minimum and maximum temperature of Delhi will hover around three Degree Celsius and 19 Degree Celsius. The humidity in the region will be oscillating between 60 per cent and 65 per cent with wind speed of 10 km/hr. According to Skymet, a private weather forecasting agency, the average temperature for the month of December so far has been 7.1-degree Celsius against the normal of 8.3-degree Celsius. In the coming days as well, the same trend will continue and as per the experts, the minimum temperature can even go below 5-degree Celsius. Besides national capital, cold wave conditions are also prevailing in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh and chilly winds from north and northwest directions are blowing over these two states. With the onset of Chillai Kalan, Jammu and Kashmir`s Srinagar recorded minus 7.7 degrees on Friday which was the lowest minimum in a span of 28 years. The Dal Lake has already frozen and so are other small lakes and several other water bodies. Chilly winds have also engulfed southern state such as Telangana where the temperature is expected to fall in the single digit in the first week of January. "As these winds were travelling from the Bay of Bengal, minimums increased over Telangana. However, reversal of winds occurred on December 27 and warm and humid winds from southeast directions got replaced by cold and dry winds from north direction. As a result, minimums dropped to a great extent leading to commencement of cold wave condition in some parts of the state," Skymet stated.

Foggy weather disrupts rail service in Delhi

Delhi's air quality was on the brink of turning severe on Tuesday morning which witnessed worst pollution of the season as stubble burning in neighbouring states intensified, authorities said.

The air quality of Delhi was recorded at 397, just three points below the severe level and highest of this season, according to the data of the Central Pollution Control Board.

Seventeen areas of the national capital recorded severe air quality, the data said.

Meanwhile, Delhiites woke up to a misty Tuesday morning with the minimum temperature settling at 16.5 degrees Celsius, a notch above the season's average.

The Centre-run System of Air Quality Forecasting And Research (SAFAR) attributed "heavy stubble burning in the last 24 hours and calm winds as the reason behind the further deterioration of air capital.

The SAFAR said about 28 per cent of pollution by PM2.5 (presence of particles in the air with a diameter of less than 2.5 micrometres) on Tuesday was caused due to regional factors like stubble burning.

PM2.5 was recorded at 251, the highest of this season. Fine particulates can be a matter of more serious health concern than PM10.

Humidity was recorded at 88 per cent at 8.30 AM, said a Met department official.

The weatherman has predicted clear skies for the rest of the day.

"The maximum temperature is expected to settle at 31 degrees," the weatherman said.

Farmers in Punjab have stepped up burning of crop reside after the harvest to prepare their fields for the next round of planting.

This has a direct bearing on the air quality particularly when surface wind is blowing at a slow speed of 2.5 km per hour, favouring accumulation of very small particulate matter called PM-2.5.&nbsp;

On Monday, the maximum temperature settled at 31.1 degrees Celsius while the minimum was recorded at 15.5 degrees.

Delhi's air quality was on the brink of turning severe on Tuesday morning which witnessed worst pollution of the season as stubble burning in neighbouring states intensified, authorities said.

Delhi's air quality was on the brink of turning severe on Tuesday morning which witnessed worst pollution of the season as stubble burning in neighbouring states intensified, authorities said. The air quality of Delhi was recorded at 397, just three points below the severe level and highest of this season, according to the data of the Central Pollution Control Board. Seventeen areas of the national capital recorded severe air quality, the data said. Meanwhile, Delhiites woke up to a misty Tuesday morning with the minimum temperature settling at 16.5 degrees Celsius, a notch above the season's average. The Centre-run System of Air Quality Forecasting And Research (SAFAR) attributed "heavy stubble burning in the last 24 hours and calm winds as the reason behind the further deterioration of air capital. The SAFAR said about 28 per cent of pollution by PM2.5 (presence of particles in the air with a diameter of less than 2.5 micrometres) on Tuesday was caused due to regional factors like stubble burning. PM2.5 was recorded at 251, the highest of this season. Fine particulates can be a matter of more serious health concern than PM10. Humidity was recorded at 88 per cent at 8.30 AM, said a Met department official. The weatherman has predicted clear skies for the rest of the day. "The maximum temperature is expected to settle at 31 degrees," the weatherman said. Farmers in Punjab have stepped up burning of crop reside after the harvest to prepare their fields for the next round of planting. This has a direct bearing on the air quality particularly when surface wind is blowing at a slow speed of 2.5 km per hour, favouring accumulation of very small particulate matter called PM-2.5. On Monday, the maximum temperature settled at 31.1 degrees Celsius while the minimum was recorded at 15.5 degrees.

Delhi's air on brink of turning severe, worst pollution of season recorded Tuesday: Authorities

China said on Monday that Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's maiden visit to Beijing this week will open a new chapter in the all-weather bilateral relations, amid reports of his plans to downsize the CPEC projects and seek Chinese loans to avoid the IMF bailout.

Khan will arrive in china on November 2, his first visit to China since he assumed the office in August. He will hold meetings with President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang and the two sides will review the entire range of bilateral relations.

"You know that this is Prime Minister Imran Khan's first visit to China after assuming the office. This will provide an opportunity for the leaders of our two countries to open a new chapter of the development of bilateral relations under the new circumstances," Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang told the media here.

Lu said the $60 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has achieved fruitful outcome and "our friendship has become ever deeper to deeper".

The CPEC is the flagship venture of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), a pet project of President Xi aimed at enhancing Beijing's influence around the world through China-funded infrastructure projects.

Khan is visiting China amid anxieties here over his government's plans to downsize some of the projects like $8 billion Karachi-Peshawar railway line by about USD two billion.

Cash-strapped Pakistan has also approached International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a bailout package but Khan has said his country need not approach the international lender as his government is consulting some friendly countries and seeking their help.

An assessment by the State Bank of Pakistan and the Finance Ministry showed that Pakistan needed $ 11.7 billion to service its external debt in current fiscal year 2018-19.

The IMF also wants to scrutinise the CPEC projects.

During his recent visit to Saudi Arabia, Khan secured USD three billion loan assistance and differed oil payment to the tune of USD three billion. 
Reports from Pakistan say he may seek more loans from China to tide over cash crunch back home.

"We hope the two sides can take this visit as an opportunity to deepen our cooperation across the board and to move forward all-weather cooperative partnership," Lu said.

He said apart from official events in Beijing, Khan will also travel to Shanghai to attend the first China International Import Expo on November 4.

"I want to stress that China and Pakistan are all-weather strategic cooperative partners. Our friendship date back to long time and our two sides enjoy very strong political mutual trust," Lu said.

The bilateral relations will not be affected by changing international situation and the domestic situation, he said.

China said on Monday that Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's maiden visit to Beijing this week will open a new chapter in the all-weather bilateral relations, amid reports of his plans to downsize the CPEC projects and seek Chinese loans to avoid the IMF bailout.

China said on Monday that Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's maiden visit to Beijing this week will open a new chapter in the all-weather bilateral relations, amid reports of his plans to downsize the CPEC projects and seek Chinese loans to avoid the IMF bailout. Khan will arrive in china on November 2, his first visit to China since he assumed the office in August. He will hold meetings with President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang and the two sides will review the entire range of bilateral relations. "You know that this is Prime Minister Imran Khan's first visit to China after assuming the office. This will provide an opportunity for the leaders of our two countries to open a new chapter of the development of bilateral relations under the new circumstances," Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang told the media here. Lu said the $60 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has achieved fruitful outcome and "our friendship has become ever deeper to deeper". The CPEC is the flagship venture of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), a pet project of President Xi aimed at enhancing Beijing's influence around the world through China-funded infrastructure projects. Khan is visiting China amid anxieties here over his government's plans to downsize some of the projects like $8 billion Karachi-Peshawar railway line by about USD two billion. Cash-strapped Pakistan has also approached International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a bailout package but Khan has said his country need not approach the international lender as his government is consulting some friendly countries and seeking their help. An assessment by the State Bank of Pakistan and the Finance Ministry showed that Pakistan needed $ 11.7 billion to service its external debt in current fiscal year 2018-19. The IMF also wants to scrutinise the CPEC projects. During his recent visit to Saudi Arabia, Khan secured USD three billion loan assistance and differed oil payment to the tune of USD three billion. Reports from Pakistan say he may seek more loans from China to tide over cash crunch back home. "We hope the two sides can take this visit as an opportunity to deepen our cooperation across the board and to move forward all-weather cooperative partnership," Lu said. He said apart from official events in Beijing, Khan will also travel to Shanghai to attend the first China International Import Expo on November 4. "I want to stress that China and Pakistan are all-weather strategic cooperative partners. Our friendship date back to long time and our two sides enjoy very strong political mutual trust," Lu said. The bilateral relations will not be affected by changing international situation and the domestic situation, he said.

Imran Khan's visit will open new chapter in all-weather ties: China

Odisha is facing the brunt of cyclone storm Daye and is likely to get no respite from the same for the next twelve hours, the MeT department stated on Friday.&nbsp;

Daye will continue to move west-northwestwards and is expected to gradually weaken into depression during the next 12 hours, news agency ANI reported. &nbsp;

The weather department expects rain, thundershowers at most places in Odisha during next 24 hours. State of the sea will be rough over Odisha coasts for the coming 12 hours.

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According to reports, various parts in Odisha, including Malkangiri town, have been flooded following heavy rainfall caused due to the cyclonic storm.

Two shutters of upper Kolab dam in Koraput have also been opened today following a rise in the water level.

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"A storm surge of about 0.5 meters, above the astronomical tides, is likely to inundate the low lying area of districts of Gajapati, Ganjam, Khurda, Puri of Odisha in the next 3 hours. The fishermen have been advised not to venture into northwest Bay of Bengal and along the coast during next 24 hours," ANI reported.&nbsp;

"People from low lying areas were evacuated last night and kept at shelters. No one has been injured or is dead. Malkangiri has received very heavy rainfall in last 24 hours, two villages and colonies affected, landslides in Chitrakonda area," Bishnu Pada Sethi, Special Relief Commissioner, Odisha said on Monday.&nbsp;

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He also stated that except Malkangiri, the situation is normal in all other districts. The water level in all major rivers is below the danger level. The Chief Minister has sanctioned gratuitous relief of Rs 60 a day per person and Rs 45/per day for children below 12 years for seven days.&nbsp;

Odisha is facing the brunt of cyclone storm Daye and is likely to get no respite from the same for the next twelve hours, the MeT department stated on Friday. Daye will continue to move west-northwestwards and is expected to gradually weaken into depression during the next 12 hours, news agency ANI reported.

Odisha is facing the brunt of cyclone storm Daye and is likely to get no respite from the same for the next twelve hours, the MeT department stated on Friday. Daye will continue to move west-northwestwards and is expected to gradually weaken into depression during the next 12 hours, news agency ANI reported. The weather department expects rain, thundershowers at most places in Odisha during next 24 hours. State of the sea will be rough over Odisha coasts for the coming 12 hours. #WATCH: Parts of Malkangiri town in Odisha have been flooded following heavy rainfall caused due to cyclonic storm #Daye. pic.twitter.com/4uroc3kEtW — ANI (@ANI) September 21, 2018 × According to reports, various parts in Odisha, including Malkangiri town, have been flooded following heavy rainfall caused due to the cyclonic storm. Two shutters of upper Kolab dam in Koraput have also been opened today following a rise in the water level. #Odisha: Cyclonic storm 'Daye' will continue to move west-northwestwards&weaken gradually into depression during next 12 hrs. Rain/thundershowers very likely to occur at most places during next 24 hrs. State of the sea will be rough over Odisha coasts during next 12 hrs. — ANI (@ANI) September 21, 2018 × "A storm surge of about 0.5 meters, above the astronomical tides, is likely to inundate the low lying area of districts of Gajapati, Ganjam, Khurda, Puri of Odisha in the next 3 hours. The fishermen have been advised not to venture into northwest Bay of Bengal and along the coast during next 24 hours," ANI reported. "People from low lying areas were evacuated last night and kept at shelters. No one has been injured or is dead. Malkangiri has received very heavy rainfall in last 24 hours, two villages and colonies affected, landslides in Chitrakonda area," Bishnu Pada Sethi, Special Relief Commissioner, Odisha said on Monday. Except for Malkangiri, the situation is normal in all other districts. The water level in all major rivers is below the danger level. CM has sanctioned gratuitous relief of Rs 60 a day per person&Rs 45/per day for children below 12 for seven days: Spl Relief Commissioner, Odisha pic.twitter.com/LwM74n7F4Z — ANI (@ANI) September 21, 2018 × He also stated that except Malkangiri, the situation is normal in all other districts. The water level in all major rivers is below the danger level. The Chief Minister has sanctioned gratuitous relief of Rs 60 a day per person and Rs 45/per day for children below 12 years for seven days.

Cyclone 'Daye' lashes Odisha, 2 shutters of upper Kolab dam opened after rise in water level

The Delhi-NCR region continued to be covered by a layer of dust for the third day running, with pollution levels worse than severe on the air quality index.&nbsp

An AQI between 0-50 is considered "Good", 51-100 "Satisfactory", 101-200 "Moderate", 201-300 "Poor", 301-400 "Very Poor", and 401-500 "Severe".

According to the CPCB, the air quality index - a measurement of the concentration of toxic particulate matter in the air - at several places in Delhi remained beyond the 500-mark, with east Delhi's Anand Vihar area recording a PM10 level of 929 and PM2.5 level of 301 this morning.

The dust currently hovering over the capital is being blamed on dust storms originating in Rajasthan. The dust makes the summer heat worse in Delhi because it stops warm air from escaping.&nbsp

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he PM10 level (presence of particles with diameter less than 10mm) was beyond severe at 796 in Delhi-NCR and 830 in Delhi particularly, leading to hazy conditions.&nbsp

The environment ministry has said the current conditions will continue for another 3-4 days.&nbsp

News reports quoted CPCB members as saying people should stay indoors while the current conditions prevail.&nbsp

The environment ministry meanwhile has alerted construction agencies, municipal corporations and Delhi Pollution Control Committee to ensure water sprinkling.&nbsp

(With inputs from PTI)

The dust currently hovering over the capital is being blamed on dust storms originating in Rajasthan. The dust makes the summer heat worse in Delhi because it stops warm air from escaping

The Delhi-NCR region continued to be covered by a layer of dust for the third day running, with pollution levels worse than severe on the air quality index. An AQI between 0-50 is considered "Good", 51-100 "Satisfactory", 101-200 "Moderate", 201-300 "Poor", 301-400 "Very Poor", and 401-500 "Severe". According to the CPCB, the air quality index - a measurement of the concentration of toxic particulate matter in the air - at several places in Delhi remained beyond the 500-mark, with east Delhi's Anand Vihar area recording a PM10 level of 929 and PM2.5 level of 301 this morning. The dust currently hovering over the capital is being blamed on dust storms originating in Rajasthan. The dust makes the summer heat worse in Delhi because it stops warm air from escaping. #Visuals: Rajasthan's Bikaner affected due to haze and dusty weather. pic.twitter.com/WeXQ9Rl3WT — ANI (@ANI) June 14, 2018 × Air India Mumbai-Chandigarh flight stranded at Delhi airport due to sandstorm at Chandigarh. — ANI (@ANI) June 14, 2018 × Flight operations suspended at Chandigarh Airport due to poor visibility following dust storm. — ANI (@ANI) June 14, 2018 × he PM10 level (presence of particles with diameter less than 10mm) was beyond severe at 796 in Delhi-NCR and 830 in Delhi particularly, leading to hazy conditions. The environment ministry has said the current conditions will continue for another 3-4 days. News reports quoted CPCB members as saying people should stay indoors while the current conditions prevail. The environment ministry meanwhile has alerted construction agencies, municipal corporations and Delhi Pollution Control Committee to ensure water sprinkling. (With inputs from PTI)

Delhi covered by layer of dust for 3rd day, conditions to remain for 3-4 days

&nbsp;A day after a dust storm hit Delhi-NCR, the mercury slipped a few notches in the national capital, bringing some relief from the hot weather.

The minimum temperature was recorded at 26.6 degrees Celsius, one notch below the normal, the Meteorological (MeT) Department said.

A dust storm and thunderstorm has been forecast for today as well, a MeT official said.

The dust storm last night that hit Delhi, Noida, Gurgaon, and Ghaziabad, had brought the maximum temperature down from 42 degrees Celsius to 35 degrees Celsius.

The minimum temperature yesterday had settled at 30 degrees Celsius, three notches above the season's average.

The maximum temperature is likely to hover around 42 degrees Celsius later in the day.

The temperature recorded in other weather stations were -- Palam (25.4 degrees Celsius), Lodhi Road (24.7), Ayanagar (25) and Ridge (25).&nbsp;

The minimum temperature on Friday settled at 30 degrees Celsius, three notches above the season's average

A day after a dust storm hit Delhi-NCR, the mercury slipped a few notches in the national capital, bringing some relief from the hot weather. The minimum temperature was recorded at 26.6 degrees Celsius, one notch below the normal, the Meteorological (MeT) Department said. A dust storm and thunderstorm has been forecast for today as well, a MeT official said. The dust storm last night that hit Delhi, Noida, Gurgaon, and Ghaziabad, had brought the maximum temperature down from 42 degrees Celsius to 35 degrees Celsius. The minimum temperature yesterday had settled at 30 degrees Celsius, three notches above the season's average. The maximum temperature is likely to hover around 42 degrees Celsius later in the day. The temperature recorded in other weather stations were -- Palam (25.4 degrees Celsius), Lodhi Road (24.7), Ayanagar (25) and Ridge (25).

Mercury dips in Delhi after dust storm

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday issued a warning of a&nbsp;thunderstorm&nbsp;with strong winds and rain in various parts of&nbsp;Uttar Pradesh.

As per the weather department, the change in climate will be witnessed in many districts over the next three hours.

A&nbsp;thunderstorm&nbsp;accompanied with rain is very likely to occur over some areas in Gorakhpur, Santkabir Nagar, Ballia, Deoria, Kushinagar, Mahrajganj districts and adjoining areas.

Wind speed as high as 60 Km/h gusting over 80 Km/h is likely to reach during&nbsp;Squall.

Squall&nbsp;is very likely to occur over some areas in Azamgarh, Mau, Ghazipur districts and adjoining areas. Wind speed as high as 60 Km/h gusting over 80 Km/h is likely to reach during&nbsp;Squall.

The warning comes two days after a deadly storm claimed over 30 lives in various states across the country including&nbsp;Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand.

On May 2, at least 100 people died in north India and some other states, owing to&nbsp;thunderstorms.

As per the weather department, the change in climate will be witnessed in many districts over the next three hours

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday issued a warning of a thunderstorm with strong winds and rain in various parts of Uttar Pradesh. As per the weather department, the change in climate will be witnessed in many districts over the next three hours. A thunderstorm accompanied with rain is very likely to occur over some areas in Gorakhpur, Santkabir Nagar, Ballia, Deoria, Kushinagar, Mahrajganj districts and adjoining areas. Wind speed as high as 60 Km/h gusting over 80 Km/h is likely to reach during Squall. Squall is very likely to occur over some areas in Azamgarh, Mau, Ghazipur districts and adjoining areas. Wind speed as high as 60 Km/h gusting over 80 Km/h is likely to reach during Squall. The warning comes two days after a deadly storm claimed over 30 lives in various states across the country including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand. On May 2, at least 100 people died in north India and some other states, owing to thunderstorms.

Thunderstorm with squall likely to hit Uttar Pradesh today

No respite for Delhiites from scorching heat as the temperature continued to soar on Monday at 44.2 degrees Celsius. The minimum temperature was recorded at 26.3 degree Celsius.&nbsp;

The maximum temperature was recorded at 43.5 degrees Celsius, three notches above the season's average, while the minimum settled in at 27.2 degrees Celsius, normal for this time of the year, said a Meteorological Department official.

The humidity level has been swinging between 60 and 19 per cent, the official added.

"The maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to hover at 43 and 28 degrees Celsius respectively," the official said.

According to the MeT department, there is a possibility of overcast skies, along with the possibility of a dust storm and thunderstorm tomorrow evening.

The Meteorological Department had warned of heatwave conditions in North India last week.

On Saturday, along with Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh, &nbsp;Karauli in Rajasthan and other areas like Sawai Madhavpur, Barmer, Churu, Pokharan, Jaisalmer and Tonk recorded the highest temperature of the season as the mercury hit 47 degrees Celsius.&nbsp;

The IMD warned that the highest temperature could reach 48 degrees.

Khajuraho was the hottest at 47 degree Celsius while Damoh recorded 46.5, Shajapur was at 47.0 and Gwalior at 46.6.

 
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According to the MeT department, there is a possibility of overcast skies, along with the possibility of a dust storm and thunderstorm tomorrow evening

No respite for Delhiites from scorching heat as the temperature continued to soar on Monday at 44.2 degrees Celsius. The minimum temperature was recorded at 26.3 degree Celsius. The maximum temperature was recorded at 43.5 degrees Celsius, three notches above the season's average, while the minimum settled in at 27.2 degrees Celsius, normal for this time of the year, said a Meteorological Department official. The humidity level has been swinging between 60 and 19 per cent, the official added. "The maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to hover at 43 and 28 degrees Celsius respectively," the official said. According to the MeT department, there is a possibility of overcast skies, along with the possibility of a dust storm and thunderstorm tomorrow evening. The Meteorological Department had warned of heatwave conditions in North India last week. On Saturday, along with Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh, Karauli in Rajasthan and other areas like Sawai Madhavpur, Barmer, Churu, Pokharan, Jaisalmer and Tonk recorded the highest temperature of the season as the mercury hit 47 degrees Celsius. The IMD warned that the highest temperature could reach 48 degrees. Khajuraho was the hottest at 47 degree Celsius while Damoh recorded 46.5, Shajapur was at 47.0 and Gwalior at 46.6.

No respite for locals as heat wave conditions prevail in Delhi

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