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IMD issues red alert as heavy rainfall triggers waterlogging, traffic snarls

IMD issues red alert as heavy rainfall triggers waterlogging, traffic snarls

The southwest monsoon lashed the national capital and surrounding regions after days of warm and humid weather. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Delhi-NCR as intense showers continue to affect several parts of the region Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Traffic crawls as incessant rain floods key roads in Delhi; IMD sounds ‘red’ alert | Delhi News

Traffic crawls as incessant rain floods key roads in Delhi; IMD sounds ‘red’ alert | Delhi News

3 min readNew DelhiJul 9, 2026 02:17 PM IST Delhi woke up to relentless rain, flooded streets, and traffic disruptions on Thursday after overnight showers drenched the capital. With heavy rainfall expected to continue, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert, warning of moderate to heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning across the city through the day. The Safdarjung weather station, Delhi’s base observatory, recorded 72.6 mm of rainfall in the 24 hours. Other stations also reported showers, with Lodhi Road receiving 80.2 mm, followed by Ridge (77.8 mm), Palam (63 mm), and Ayanagar (57.4 mm). The downpour brought a dip in temperatures, with the minimum settling at 24.3 degrees Celsius, 3.6 degrees below normal. The IMD said there has been no major change in minimum temperatures, while maximum temperatures have fallen by 6-8 degrees Celsius over the past 24 hours. Delhi waterlogging, uprooted trees Heavy rain triggered extensive waterlogging across several parts of the capital, disrupting traffic during the morning rush hour. According to the Delhi Traffic Police, waterlogging was reported …

IMD Rain Alert, Delhi Weather, India Monsoon Tracker, Thunderstorm News

IMD Rain Alert, Delhi Weather, India Monsoon Tracker, Thunderstorm News

Incessant rainfall led to severe waterlogging in parts of Mumbai on Saturday. (Express Photo) Weather Today, IMD Rain Alert, India Monsoon Tracker Live Updates: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert, predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places in Mumbai, with extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places on Sunday (Jul 5). The warning comes a day after incessant rainfall led to severe waterlogging in parts of Mumbai. The city recorded over 200 mm of rainfall within ten hours. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) area received exceptionally heavy downpour between 8:00 am on July 4, 2026, and 7:00 am on July 5, 2026, with the eastern suburbs recording the highest overall rainfall, at 250 mm. Vikhroli West topped the charts at 306.6 mm, Tagore Nagar Mun. School, Vikhroli at 298.2 mm, Paspoli Powai Mun. School, Powai received 284.0 mm, whereas Vikhroli Fire Station recorded 283.6 mm. Story continues below this ad The BMC also issued a Red Warning for the regions of Mumbai and Raigad, indicating an urgent need for …

Mumbai rain LIVE: Monsoon ‘blues’ continue as IMD issues very heavy to extremely heavy rain alert

Mumbai rain LIVE: Monsoon ‘blues’ continue as IMD issues very heavy to extremely heavy rain alert

Mumbai brought to its ‘knees’ by monsoon deluge as IMD issues red alert for more heavy rain. Mumbai rain LIVE updates: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Mumbai on Sunday, warning of extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places, even as the financial capital continues to grapple with the impact of relentless monsoon showers. Mumbai rains: Top developments -IMD has issued a red alert for Mumbai on Sunday, forecasting extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places. -Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde appealed to people to stay away from the Worli seafront and follow police and civic advisories. -Heavy rain caused tree falls, road cave-ins, house collapses, and traffic congestion across the city. -Authorities have urged residents to avoid unnecessary travel and stay away from waterlogged and coastal areas. Top weather developments across India Himachal Pradesh: Monsoon activity is set to intensify from July 5, with the Meteorological Centre in Shimla issuing Orange and Yellow alerts for heavy rainfall across different districts until July 12. Delhi: The IMD has forecast thunderstorms accompanied by rain, …

Massive dust storms hit Delhi as IMD issues red, orange alerts across NCR

Massive dust storms hit Delhi as IMD issues red, orange alerts across NCR

Strong dust storms hit Delhi and the National Capital Region on Tuesday evening, even as the India Meteorological Department sounded red and orange alerts across NCR. People seen out during sudden dust storm over Kartavya path in New Delhi, India, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. (HT Photo/ Sanchit Khanna) The weather department has predicted moderate rain along with severe thunderstorms for South Delhi, South East Delhi, South West Delhi, New Delhi and North West Delhi, according to its nowcast warning. Moderate rain along with moderate thunderstorms are expected in North Delhi, North West Delhi, Central Delhi, East Delhi, North East Delhi and Shahadara. However, a significant shift in weather is expected for the larger part of north India. While the region is currently under a heatwave warning for isolated pockets, a fresh Western Disturbance is expected to affect the Western Himalayan region starting June 11. Under this, the rainfall is expected in Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, and various parts of Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan between June 10 and June 14. “Isolated to Scattered rainfall likely over …

Delhi braces for more rain as IMD issues ‘yellow’ alert for thunderstorms

Delhi braces for more rain as IMD issues ‘yellow’ alert for thunderstorms

Delhi is likely to receive further rainfall on Friday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a yellow alert and forecasting generally cloudy skies, thunderstorms and strong winds across the city. The rain is expected to bring down temperatures significantly after the city recorded a maximum temperature of 40.5°C on Thursday. Children play in the puddle after heavy rains lashed the national capital on Thursday. (Sanchit Khanna/ HT Photo) According to the IMD, the city’s maximum temperature on Friday is expected to remain between 35°C and 37°C, while the minimum temperature dropped by nearly 4°C from Thursday’s 29.7°C to 26°C. Several parts of Delhi recorded light rainfall between 12 midnight and 8.30am on Friday. Palam received 2.9mm of rain, while Pitampura, Pusa and Mayur Vihar recorded 0.5mm each. Safdarjung reported 0.1mm rainfall during the period. The IMD forecast multiple spells of light rain accompanied by thunderstorms through the day. Rain has also been predicted for Saturday, particularly during the afternoon and evening hours. Due to the wet spell, temperatures are expected to remain under check on …

IMD issues yellow alert for rain, thunderstorms and strong winds

IMD issues yellow alert for rain, thunderstorms and strong winds

Delhi-NCR is expected to experience a prolonged spell of rain and cloudy weather over the next few days as pre-monsoon activity intensifies and the southwest monsoon advances towards the Indian mainland. According to forecasts, intermittent rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds are likely to affect the region through Friday, bringing much-needed relief from the summer heat. IMD Issues Yellow Alert for Delhi-NCR The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Thursday and Friday, warning residents about light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds. Wind speeds are expected to range between 40 kmph and 50 kmph, with occasional gusts reaching up to 60 kmph in some areas. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Delhi-NCR likely to see week-long spell of rain and thunderstorms, says IMD

Delhi-NCR likely to see week-long spell of rain and thunderstorms, says IMD

Delhi-NCR is expected to witness a week of rainfall and thunderstorm activity, bringing continued relief from intense summer heat, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The weather department has forecast that maximum temperatures across the national capital will remain below the 40 degrees Celsius mark at least until June 5, aided by cloudy conditions and intermittent rain. Temperatures Stay Below Seasonal Average Delhi recorded a maximum temperature of 37.7 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, which was 2.3 degrees Celsius below the seasonal average. The relatively mild weather conditions experienced over the past several days have provided respite to residents from the prolonged summer heat. Data released by the IMD showed that temperatures remained below normal across most monitoring stations in the city. Ayanagar recorded a maximum temperature of 36.1 degrees Celsius, while Safdarjung, the city`s primary weather station, registered a high of 37.7 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 26.8 degrees Celsius. Lodhi Road recorded 36 degrees Celsius, Palam registered 35.9 degrees Celsius, and The Ridge recorded 37.2 degrees Celsius. According to the IMD, these …

IMD issues yellow alert for rain in New Delhi, thunderstorms and gusty winds

IMD issues yellow alert for rain in New Delhi, thunderstorms and gusty winds

After an extreme spell of heat wave around the capital, residents are expected to get continued respite from the intense summer heat as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds across the region over the next few days. As per the weather forecast agency IMD, these conditions are likely to persist until June 4, helping keep temperatures under control. IMD issues yellow alert across Delhi and NCR For Tuesday, the IMD has issued a yellow alert for the national capital, warning of possible thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, light rainfall, and strong winds, particularly during the night. Wind speeds may reach 40-50 kmph in some areas. The department, however, has not issued any colour-coded warnings for Wednesday and Thursday. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

IMD issues yellow alert for Delhi as temperatures likely to touch 46 degrees

IMD issues yellow alert for Delhi as temperatures likely to touch 46 degrees

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Delhi for the next three days, warning of intense heatwave conditions as temperatures in the national capital are expected to rise sharply again. According to the weather department, maximum temperatures in Delhi are likely to remain between 44 and 46 degrees Celsius till May 27, following a brief spell of cloudy weather and relatively cooler conditions earlier this week. The IMD has advised residents to take precautions against heat-related illnesses and avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight during peak afternoon hours. Temperatures expected to rise further over next 24 hours The IMD said maximum temperatures in Delhi could rise by another 1 to 2 degrees Celsius within the next 24 hours before remaining consistently high over the following days. Minimum temperatures are also expected to increase by around 2 to 3 degrees Celsius before gradually easing towards the end of the month. Officials said significant relief is unlikely before May 28, when weather conditions are expected to change due to possible rainfall and thunderstorm …