Heavy rains lash parts of Delhi, causing waterlogging, affecting Durga Puja celebrations
In a sudden change of weather, several parts of the national capital, Delhi, on Tuesday received heavy rains, accompanied by strong winds.
In a sudden change of weather, several parts of the national capital, Delhi, on Tuesday received heavy rains, accompanied by strong winds.
From Punjab, Haryana and Delhi-NCR, to the hilly states of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Jammu and Kashmir, heavy rains over the last few days have caused floods, landslides and waterlogging, throwing normal life out of gear.
A sudden downpour was reported during afternoon hours from several areas in Delhi, including Pragati Maidan, ITO, Barakhamba Road, Lodi Road, and adjoining areas.
According to IMD data recorded until 5:30 pm, Safdarjung, the capital's base weather station, recorded 12.9 mm of rainfall.
In one striking incident on Thursday, the Southern Peripheral Road in Gurugram caved in following the downpour. A truck loaded with beer bottles overturned and fell into the crater.
"A little rain in Delhi and the roads have turned into a swimming pool," the AAP quipped.
The Met Department has issued a yellow alert for the city.
In a much-needed relief from the heat, the city recorded a maximum and minimum temperature of 30.6 and 24 degrees Celsius, respectively, with the air quality remaining in the 'Satisfactory' category, with an AQI of 65, as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
The city’s maximum temperature on Thursday stood at 38 degrees Celsius and a minimum temperature of 28.6 degrees Celsius.
The forecast also includes lightning, thunderstorms, and gusty winds reaching speeds of 40 to 50 kmph during the night, the weather agency added.
