Delhi-NCR temp crosses 40; yellow alert issued for heatwave; air quality worsens
The heat across Delhi-NCR has begun to intensify, with temperatures soaring past the 40 degrees Celsius mark.
The heat across Delhi-NCR has begun to intensify, with temperatures soaring past the 40 degrees Celsius mark.
In view of the approaching cyclonic storm Ditwah, the IMD has issued a yellow alert for north Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and adjoining south Andhra Pradesh coasts for heavy to very heavy rainfall.
The southwest monsoon has completely withdrawn from West Bengal, marking the end of an unusually extended and rain-heavy season this year.
Uttarakhand continues to reel under the impact of incessant rainfall as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red and orange alerts across the state for Tuesday.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Yellow alert for Friday in Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Dhule, Jalgaon…
"There is a chance of light to moderate rainfall in Delhi and its adjoining areas," a met official said, adding that the intensity of rain will start reducing from Monday with no rain was expected on Wednesday.
The weather office advised people to avoid movement in the affected areas as there is a possibility of flash floods/water-logging in the low-lying areas. There will be a reduction in visibility that may cause traffic congestion in city areas, it said.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted the minimum temperature to be 27 degrees Celsius.
According to the IMD, Delhi has received a surplus of rainfall of 21 per cent so far this monsoon. Between June 1 and August 22, the national capital has recorded 511.1 mm of rainfall compared to a normal average of 422.8 mm.
The minimum temperature on Saturday was recorded at 27.3 degrees Celsius, while the maximum was likely to hover around 36.7 degrees Celsius.
