Tag: IMD forecast
Delhi-NCR Red Alert: Heavy Rain Triggers Waterlogging, Traffic Gridlock; Flood Camps Set Up
IMD issued a red alert for Delhi-NCR on Aug 23, warning of heavy rain, thunderstorms, and lightning. Intense showers cooled the city but led to waterlogging and traffic delays. PWD handled at least 10 waterlogging complaints, mostly resolved within an hour. AQI stayed satisfactory at 93, while the Yamuna’s rise prompted flood relief camps in Mayur Vihar. Similar weather is likely into Sunday.
Read moreDelhi’s Cleanest July Air in a Decade Follows Intense Monsoon Rains and Urban Challenges
Delhi's July 2025 saw relentless monsoon rain, slashing pollution and delivering the city's cleanest July air in ten years. While rains kept temperatures cooler and UV low, persistent waterlogging made commuting a nightmare. IMD expects more rain and thunderstorms through early August.
Read moreIMD Predicts Heavy Delhi Rainfall and Cleanest Air in Decade; UP, Bihar on Alert, Central India Sees Pause
The IMD forecasts more rain for Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar in early August, with Delhi breaking rainfall records and enjoying its cleanest air in years. Central India gets a break from the showers, while heavy rains loom over Bihar and Northeast states. Recent data shows unusually high rainfall across key areas.
Read moreDelhi-NCR Enjoys Rainy Respite as Rajasthan and Northeast Brace for Heavy Downpours
Delhi-NCR got some well-deserved relief from sticky humidity with moderate rain and storms, as per IMD. Rajasthan and Northeast India are in for heavier showers, raising flood concerns. Delhi's rainy stretch is set to last, so residents should stay prepared for more wet days.
Read moreDelhi-NCR to Experience Temporary Relief from Heatwave: IMD Predicts Rain and Thunderstorms
The India Meteorological Department predicts a temporary break from the extreme heat in Delhi-NCR, with light rain and thunderstorms expected on April 10 and 11. This brief respite comes as temperatures had previously soared to 41°C, well above normal. A western disturbance is credited for the relief, but heatwave conditions are projected to return by April 15.
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