Heavy Rain Lashes Delhi; Maharashtra, Punjab On Crimson Alert As Monsoon Intensifies
New Delhi: Heavy rain lashed a number of components of Delhi on Sunday, with extra showers probably over the subsequent few hours, based on the India Meteorological Division (IMD). A yellow alert is in place for the Nationwide Capital, and the Delhi Meteorological Centre issued a nowcast warning at 7:40 AM stating that mild rainfall or drizzle may be very probably in areas comparable to Narela, Bawana, Alipur, and Rohini, in addition to components of neighboring Haryana and western Uttar Pradesh.
#WATCH | Heavy rain lashes components of the Nationwide Capital. Visuals from Ferozeshah Highway. pic.twitter.com/sQvvUVw0zS
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Rainfall exercise is predicted to proceed over the subsequent 4 to five days. The utmost temperature is more likely to keep between 33°C and 35°C, whereas the minimal will hover between 26°C and 28°C. Cloudy skies and intermittent showers will dominate town’s climate, with the monsoon axis anticipated to stay near the area over the weekend.
As Delhi prepares for extra rain, extreme climate situations are already affecting different components of the nation, with the IMD issuing pink alerts for Himachal Pradesh and Maharashtra, warning of extraordinarily heavy rainfall (≥21 cm) at remoted locations on July 6 and seven.
Himachal Pradesh: Crimson Alert, Roads Blocked, Flash Flood Threat
Himachal Pradesh stays one of many worst-affected states this monsoon season. A pink alert has been issued for Kangra, Sirmaur, and Mandi districts, whereas 240 roads, together with 176 in Mandi alone, are at present blocked on account of heavy rainfall and landslides. Flash flood warnings are in impact for 5 districts: Chamba, Kangra, Mandi, Shimla, and Sirmaur.
The IMD has additionally cautioned about potential landslides, waterlogging, and harm to crops and infrastructure. Because the onset of monsoon on June 20, the state has reported not less than 74 deaths, with 47 being rain-related.
Punjab, Maharashtra Additionally on Excessive Alert
Punjab can be beneath a pink alert, with remoted areas anticipated to obtain very heavy to extraordinarily heavy rain. Districts comparable to Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Amritsar, Hoshiarpur, and Jalandhar are more likely to be impacted.
In Maharashtra, a pink alert is in place for the ghat areas of Madhya Maharashtra, significantly Pune, the place extraordinarily heavy rainfall is forecast on July 6 and seven. Pune metropolis itself is predicted to see mild to average rain via July 11. In the meantime, Mumbai stays beneath a yellow alert, with robust winds and heavy showers attainable. Palghar and Raigad districts are beneath orange alerts, with Raigad’s persevering with into Monday.
Orange Alerts Throughout A number of States
Orange alerts, indicating the probability of heavy to very heavy rainfall, have been issued in a number of states, together with Haryana, Gujarat, Uttarakhand, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, and West Bengal. These areas may even see localized flooding, disruption in transport, and potential harm to standing crops and infrastructure.
Bengaluru, Rajasthan Additionally in ‘Rain Radar’
Bengaluru is forecast to obtain mild to average rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning on Sunday. Winds might attain speeds of 40–50 kmph. The IMD expects storm exercise throughout the afternoon, night, and night time.
In Rajasthan, the southwest monsoon continues to stay energetic. Sikar recorded the very best rainfall within the state at 45 mm on Saturday, with Jaipur, Kota, and Vanasthali additionally receiving showers. Average to heavy rain is predicted in Bharatpur, Jaipur, and Shekhawati areas over the subsequent 2–3 days. Nevertheless, rainfall is more likely to lower in southern Rajasthan, together with Jodhpur, beginning Sunday.
Authorities have suggested folks in high-alert zones to stay indoors, avoid flood-prone areas, and comply with official advisories intently.
