Weather, Rain Highlights: IMD warns of more showers in Delhi and neighbouring states
Weather, Rain Highlights: Delhi is on IMD's yellow alert as the weather agency predicted more rains during the day. Stay tuned for latest updates on train and flight schedules, weather condition, waterlogging, traffic jams and rain related incidents.
Weather, Rain Highlights: Intense rain lashed Delhi-NCR on Tuesday morning following overnight downpour. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) warned of more showers during the day and issued a yellow alert. As per the forecast, the wet spell is expected to continue for two more days, until 23 July, and the yellow warning will stay intact till tomorrow.
IMD's weather forecast
The weather agency predicted “active monsoon conditions” over northwest and northeast India. IMD issued red alert for heavy rains in Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh.
The forecast for Delhi for 21 July states, “Generally cloudy sky. A few spells of light to moderate rain at most places with a spell of heavy rain at isolated places accompanied with thunderstorm/ lightning/winds 30-40 kmph gusting to 50 kmph during early morning to noon. One or two spells of very light to light rain during the remaining day.”
Delhi temperature today
At several places across Delhi, the humidity level was recorded to be around 40% at 7:45 AM. New Delhi monitoring station registered temperature reading of 26.2 degrees Celsius with 100% humidity. The maximum temperature today is likely to be -3.1°C to -5.0°C below normal and settle in the range of 31°C to 33°C. Meanwhile, the minimum temperature is expected to hover in 24°C to 26°C range, markedly -1.6°C to -3.0°C below normal.
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IMD predicted wet spells in neighbouring states and in its 20 July weather report stated, “Fairly Widespread to Widespread rainfall likely over East Uttar Pradesh, Haryana Chandigarh & Delhi and Punjab during 20th-23rd July; West Uttar Pradesh during 20th-24th July; East Rajasthan during 23rd-26th July.”
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IMD predicted, “Fall in maximum temperatures by 3-5°C over Delhi during next 7 days.”
Delhi rains LIVE: IMD warns of ‘Active Monsoon Conditions’ for next 4 days
IMD in its latest weather bulletin issued on 20 July said, “Active Monsoon Conditions likely over northwest, and northeast India during next 4-5 days.”
Delhi rains LIVE: Northern Railway cancels 16 trains connecting Delhi with Ghaziabad
Northern Railway in a post on X stated, “Due to derailment of a goods train between Ghaziabad & New Delhi today: Trains have been Cancelled / Diverted / Partially Cancelled / Regulated. Passengers are advised to visit the NTES App or dial Rail Madad Helpline No. 139 for updated information before planning Rail Journey.”
A total of 53 trains connecting Delhi with Ghaziabad have been affected by the incident. As many as 16 passenger trains have been cancelled, 24 diverted and 5 short terminated.
Delhi rains LIVE: IGI airport issues passenger advisory
Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport issued passenger advisory in view of IMD's forecast of “inclement weather conditions.”
Delhi rains LIVE: AQI improves after overnight showers
Delhi AQI improved to “satisfactory” level from “moderate” after overnight showers. On the Air Quality Index, an average reading of 94 was registered at 7:05 AM, according to Sameer App of Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Delhi rains LIVE: IMD issues yellow alert, predicts more rain
The weather department issued a yellow alert, predicting more rains during the day.
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