North India faces an early surge in summer intensity as Delhi records above-normal temperatures while multiple districts in Uttar Pradesh remain on alert for prolonged extreme heat conditions.
According to the latest weather updates, the cyclone will pass within 25 km of Chennai before moving toward Andhra Pradesh. The city has so far received only mild intermittent showers.
The IMD has issued alerts for vulnerable stretches.
Beginning Monday, Air India has cancelled 13 scheduled flights.
This is in addition to the depression east central and adjoining south east Arabian sea, the weather office said in its latest update.
“With the sustained efforts made by team NDMC, the revenue collection has not only been met but exceeded targets for FY 2023-24." said the civic body.
A tidal wave of about 0.5 meters in height above the astronomical tide is likely to inundate low-lying areas of Srikakulam, Sompeta, Vizianagaram, Ganjam districts in Andhra Pradesh during the time of landfall.
Delhi received its first spell of heavy rains on July 19 which inundated low-lying areas. Areas in east Delhi had witnessed severe water logging. Complaints of water logging were reported from almost all the areas of the national capital, last time.
