Delhi monsoon: Yellow alert in national capital after bumper Thursday rain
A day after widespread rain flooded parts of Delhi-NCR, the IMD has issued an alert for Friday, warning of more showers, thunderstorms and gusty winds across the capital. Latest forecast here.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Delhi on Friday, July 10, warning of thunderstorms, lightning and light to moderate rain at isolated places.
The alert comes a day after the national capital and the surrounding regions witnessed widespread showers, waterlogging and traffic disruptions throughout Thursday, July 9.
According to the IMD's latest forecast issued at 9:30 am, Delhi is expected to see a generally cloudy sky, with very light to light rain at a few places during the forenoon and light rain with moderate showers at isolated locations accompanied by occasional thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening.
The maximum temperature is likely to remain between 32-34°C, while the minimum is around 26°C.
WILL IT RAIN TODAY?
The yellow alert is essential IMD's advisory asking people to be aware of potentially disruptive weather.
While the alert does not indicate extremely severe conditions, residents are advised to watch for localised waterlogging, traffic delays, lightning and gusty winds.
The IMD expects no major change in temperatures over the next 24 hours before a gradual rise later.
For Friday, it has warned that isolated thunderstorms could lead to minor traffic disruptions, a higher risk of accidents, brief power interruptions and damage to vulnerable structures due to strong winds.
The weather office further advised people to avoid sheltering under trees, stay away from power lines and check traffic conditions before travelling.
MONSOON IN DELHI-NCR
Thursday's monsoon rains were the first sustained spell that Delhi-NCR has witnessed since the monsoon's delayed arrival on July 2.
The latest spell brought significant relief from the recent humid weather but also caused widespread disruption across Delhi-NCR, with waterlogging, traffic snarls and fallen trees reported from several parts of the city.
The IMD's latest Daily Weather Report noted a 33.6 mm of rainfall recorded at Safdarjung, during the 24 hours ending at 8:30 am on Friday, while Lodhi Road received 33.7 mm, Delhi Ridge 25.9 mm, and Mayur Vihar recorded the highest 43 mm.
The rainfall pulled daytime temperatures well below normal, with Safdarjung recording a maximum of 29.2°C, about 7.4°C below normal.
With rain activity expected to continue through Friday, residents should remain prepared for brief but intense spells of showers, even though the widespread heavy downpours seen a day earlier are not expected to persist across the entire city.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Delhi on Friday, July 10, warning of thunderstorms, lightning and light to moderate rain at isolated places.
The alert comes a day after the national capital and the surrounding regions witnessed widespread showers, waterlogging and traffic disruptions throughout Thursday, July 9.
According to the IMD's latest forecast issued at 9:30 am, Delhi is expected to see a generally cloudy sky, with very light to light rain at a few places during the forenoon and light rain with moderate showers at isolated locations accompanied by occasional thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening.
The maximum temperature is likely to remain between 32-34°C, while the minimum is around 26°C.
WILL IT RAIN TODAY?
The yellow alert is essential IMD's advisory asking people to be aware of potentially disruptive weather.
While the alert does not indicate extremely severe conditions, residents are advised to watch for localised waterlogging, traffic delays, lightning and gusty winds.
The IMD expects no major change in temperatures over the next 24 hours before a gradual rise later.
For Friday, it has warned that isolated thunderstorms could lead to minor traffic disruptions, a higher risk of accidents, brief power interruptions and damage to vulnerable structures due to strong winds.
The weather office further advised people to avoid sheltering under trees, stay away from power lines and check traffic conditions before travelling.
MONSOON IN DELHI-NCR
Thursday's monsoon rains were the first sustained spell that Delhi-NCR has witnessed since the monsoon's delayed arrival on July 2.
The latest spell brought significant relief from the recent humid weather but also caused widespread disruption across Delhi-NCR, with waterlogging, traffic snarls and fallen trees reported from several parts of the city.
The IMD's latest Daily Weather Report noted a 33.6 mm of rainfall recorded at Safdarjung, during the 24 hours ending at 8:30 am on Friday, while Lodhi Road received 33.7 mm, Delhi Ridge 25.9 mm, and Mayur Vihar recorded the highest 43 mm.
The rainfall pulled daytime temperatures well below normal, with Safdarjung recording a maximum of 29.2°C, about 7.4°C below normal.
With rain activity expected to continue through Friday, residents should remain prepared for brief but intense spells of showers, even though the widespread heavy downpours seen a day earlier are not expected to persist across the entire city.
