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  • Weather Update: Cyclonic Circulation Brings Rains In Gujarat, IMD Issues ‘Orange’ Alert For Delhi |

    New Delhi: As monsoon arrived in major part of the country, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday raised an ‘orange’ alert for heavy rain in the region of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and some districts of Maharastra. 

    Parts of the national capital including Rohini and Burari, received rainfall this morning. The department has forecast moderate to heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms for the coming days.

    “Delhi is likely to receive moderate to heavy rainfall throughout the day, with an even heavier spell anticipated on Sunday and Monday,” the IMD said, PTI reported. 

     

    #WATCH | A Fresh spell of rainfall lashes several parts of Delhi after the national capital witnessed water logging issues. Visuals from the Man Singh Road area. pic.twitter.com/FyanQqgMQK


    — ANI (@ANI) June 29, 2024

     

    Cyclonic Circulation Brings Widespread Rains In Gujarat

    The weather department released the statement saying cyclonic circulation active over south Gujarat brought widespread rains in several parts of the state and this will continue for the coming few days. IMD has issued a yellow alert for south Gujarat, predicting the possibility of heavy showers.

    “The cyclonic circulation over central Gujarat and neighbourhood now lies over south Gujarat and extends up to 4.5 km above mean sea level tilting southwards. Due to the above-mentioned systems, Gujarat is very likely to receive an active wet spell during the next five days” said IMD in a release, PTI reported.

    According to the release, there are forecasts of heavy rainfall in isolated areas of Valsad and Navsari districts, as well as the adjoining Union Territory of Daman and Dadra Nagar Haveli on Saturday.

    IMD Forecasts For Southwest India 

    The current northern limit of the monsoon extends through Jaisalmer and Churu in Rajasthan, Bhiwani, Delhi, Aligarh, Hardoi, Moradabad, Una (Western UP), Pathankot in Punjab, and Jammu.

    The meteorological department on Saturday announced that the Southwest Monsoon has further advanced into the remaining parts of East Uttar Pradesh and some more parts of West Uttar Pradesh. 

  • Watch: Heavy Rain In Delhi-NCR Causes Roof Collapse At Terminal 1 Of IGI Airport, Severe Waterlogging, Traffic Affected |

    New Delhi: Delhi-NCR was struck by a heavy spell of rain on Friday, leading to severe waterlogging across multiple areas. The downpour resulted in significant disruptions, as a roof collapsed at Terminal-1 of Delhi airport, a person died, while 6 other are injured.  

    Several cars were buried when a roof collapsed at Terminal-1 of Delhi airport, a fire official on Friday told ANI. Upon receiving the information, approximately three fire tenders were dispatched to the scene.

    A rescue operation is in progress to ensure that no additional individuals are trapped in the damaged vehicles.

    Following the incident, Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) has temporarily halted all departures from Terminal 1, and check-in counters are closed as a precautionary measure.

    “Around 5.30 am, we received a call regarding a roof collapse at Terminal-1 of Delhi airport. Three fire engines have been rushed to the spot,” said an official from Delhi Fire Services. 

    #WATCH | 4 people were injured after a roof collapsed at the Terminal-1 of Delhi airport.

    (Video source – Delhi Fire Service) pic.twitter.com/Uc0qTNnMKe
    — ANI (@ANI) June 28, 2024

    Traffic Disrupted In Delhi-NCR 

    Various regions of Delhi-NCR are grappling with severe waterlogging issues following incessant rainfall that began in the early hours of Friday. Visuals from affected areas show the Govindpuri area of South Delhi and Noida Sector 95 submerged under water. 

    The heavy downpour, accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning, has led to significant disruptions across the National Capital Region. 

    Authorities are on high alert, with emergency services working to manage the situation and provide relief to affected residents. The weather department has warned of continued rainfall, urging people to stay indoors and avoid waterlogged areas.

    Delhi and NCR (National Capital Region) received incessant rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning beginning in the early hours of Friday. 

    On Thursday, parts of Delhi received spells of heavy rainfall, bringing much-needed respite from the sweltering heat. 

    #WATCH | A car submerged in water and roads heavily flooded due to continuous downpour in Delhi

    (Visuals from Minto Road) pic.twitter.com/reJQPlzfbQ
    — ANI (@ANI) June 28, 2024

    IMD Forecast For The Weekend 

    The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted the weather in Delhi for the next seven days, expecting generally cloudy skies with varying intensities of rain and gusty winds. 

    The IMD has predicted moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms with temperatures similar to the previous day with the wind speed reaching up to 35 km/h. 

    The weather on June 29 is expected to be slightly cooler, with a high of 36°C and a low of 28 Degrees Celsius. The city will likely experience light to moderate rain or thunderstorms, accompanied by winds reaching speeds of 30-40 km/h. 

    On June 30, temperatures are predicted to drop further to 34°C, with moderate to heavy rain and gusty winds. For July 1 and 2, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts thunderstorms with moderate rain, maintaining steady temperatures with highs of 34 Degrees Celsius and lows of 27 Degrees Celsius. Wind speeds are expected to vary, staying within the range of 25-35 km/h.

    #WATCH | Roads flooded after heavy rain lashed parts of Delhi overnight.

    (Visuals from ITO) pic.twitter.com/pjUsaCHWsh
    — ANI (@ANI) June 28, 2024

    (With inputs from ANI) 

  • Delhi’s maximum temperature drops after continuous rain, air quality at best level of the year

    Delhi's maximum temperature drops after continuous rain, air quality at best level of the year

    Weather Forecast Delhi: The Meteorological Department expressed the possibility of cloudy sky and heavy rain in Delhi on Monday.

    New Delhi:

    Delhi Weather Update: After rain and cold winds in the national capital on Sunday, the temperature dropped by five degrees. Yesterday the maximum temperature was 28.3 degrees Celsius and the weather was pleasant. The minimum temperature recorded in the national capital was 23.5 degrees, which is two degrees less than the average. Along with this, the air quality in Delhi also improved due to continuous rains in the capital.

    Air quality index of last 24 hours is the best in a year

    According to the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), this year’s best air quality was recorded in Delhi on Sunday. The air quality index reading of the last 24 hours in Delhi was 45, which falls in the ‘good’ category. Let us tell you that AQI between zero to 50 is considered ‘good’, between 51 and 100 is ‘satisfactory’, between 101 and 200 is considered ‘good’. ‘Moderate’, 201 to 300 ‘bad’, 301 to 400 ‘very bad’ and 401 to 500 ‘severe’.

    Humidity in the capital yesterday was between 86 and 100 percent.

    Safdarjung Observatory recorded 1.3 mm rainfall from 8.30 am to 5.30 pm. During this period, observatories in Palam, Lodhi Road, Ayanagar, Narela and Gurgaon recorded 0.2 mm, 0.8 mm, 3 mm, 1.5 mm and 7.5 mm rainfall respectively. Humidity in the national capital was 86 and 100 percent respectively. Stayed in the middle.

    Municipal Corporation received complaint about waterlogging and uprooting of trees.

    Delhi Municipal Corporation received reports of waterlogging from five places and uprooted trees from 16 places. The Public Works Department received a call about waterlogging from Mundka and Narela. The Disaster Management Center of New Delhi Municipal Council has received 70 complaints in the last two days. Of them, 26 were found late Saturday evening while the rest came by 11 am on Sunday. These issues were related to minor cases of waterlogging, leaves falling from trees, non-functioning of street lighting, on which prompt action was taken.

    Water removed with the help of machine from waterlogged places

    Officials said that incidents of waterlogging at important places including Janpath, Sikandra Road, C Hexagon, Copernicus Marg, Barakhamba Road, Harishchandra Mathur Lane and Kautilya Marg were resolved quickly. At waterlogged places, water was removed with the help of workers or machines. The G20 venue and the stay hotel for foreign delegates fall in the New Delhi Municipal Council area.

    Meteorological Department expressed fear of cloudy sky and more rain

    The Meteorological Department expressed the possibility of cloudy sky and more rain in Delhi today i.e. on Monday. Along with this, the Meteorological Department has said that the maximum and minimum temperatures in the city on Monday are expected to be around 30 and 24 degrees Celsius respectively. At the same time, the air quality index is expected to be in the ‘satisfactory category’ (between 51 to 100) from Monday to Wednesday.