Are schools closed today in Delhi, Noida, and Ghaziabad amid heavy rainfall? Details here
Delhi NCR is facing continuous rainfall with an orange alert issued by IMD for thunderstorms and gusty winds.
The Delhi NCR region, including Delhi, Noida, and Ghaziabad, has been experiencing continuous rainfall since the start of the week. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Delhi, forecasting light to moderate rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds reaching up to 40 kmph.
Are schools closed today?
Despite the unstable weather, no official announcement has been made by the Delhi Government or the Directorate of Education (DoE) regarding the closure of schools or colleges. Similarly, no advisories have been issued in Noida (Gautam Buddha Nagar), Greater Noida, Ghaziabad, or Gurugram about school holidays due to rain.
Parents and students are advised to check directly with their respective institutions for updates.
Delhi weather today
On Wednesday, Delhi is likely to witness a partly cloudy sky. The maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to range between 31-33°C and 20-22°C, respectively, with both temperatures remaining near normal. The predominant surface winds are forecasted to blow from the northeast direction at speeds of 5-10 kmph during the morning.
Winds will gradually increase to 10-15 kmph from the northwest direction during the afternoon and remain at 10-15 kmph from the northwest direction during the evening and night, according to IMD.
Meanwhile, on Thursday, the city is expected to experience a mainly clear sky. The maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be in the range of 31-33°C and 20-22°C, respectively, with both temperatures near normal. The predominant surface winds are expected to blow from the northwest direction at speeds of 5-10 kmph during the morning.
Delhi's first artificial rain trial postponed
Delhi's first artificial rain trial has been delayed, despite the aircraft equipped with cloud-seeding technology being ready in Meerut, officials confirmed on Tuesday. The trial will take place as soon as the weather conditions improve.
Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa, along with officials of the environment department and a technical team from IIT Kanpur, inspected the aircraft on Monday to ensure all systems required for the trial were in place, an official familiar with the matter told PTI.
Sirsa said the trial could be conducted "any day" once the India Meteorological Department (IMD) confirms a clear-weather window. "As soon as we get the signal that there will be no rain, the trial will be carried out," he said.
(This is a developing story)