New Delhi: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts heavy to very heavy rainfall in Delhi over the next two days following the city’s highest single-day downpour in 88 years on Friday. An ‘orange alert’ has been issued for Sunday and Monday due to the expected heavy rainfall.
IMD issued an ‘orange alert’ for Sunday and Monday in the national capital due to the expected heavy rainfall.
The regional meteorological centre in New Delhi, in its latest update, mentioned that Saturday will see moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms. The weather agency predicts a “Generally cloudy sky, moderate rain/thunderstorm” for Saturday.
The weather agency predicted moderate to heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds at speeds of 30 to 40 kmph for Sunday and Monday (June 30 and July 1).
“Generally cloudy sky. moderate to heavy. Rain/thunderstorm accompanied with gusty winds (speed 30-40 kmph),” the weather prediction for Sunday and Monday said.
Heavy rains in Delhi have caused severe waterlogging, impacting several areas, including the historic Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib in Chandni Chowk. Videos showing flooded streets and the Gurudwara’s water-clogged premises have gone viral, highlighting the city’s struggle with monsoon management.
“This is the corner just outside my home in Lutyens’ Delhi. Woke up to find my entire home under a foot of water — every room. Carpets and furniture, indeed anything on the ground, ruined. Apparently the storm water drains in the neighbourhood are all clogged so the water had no place to go”, said Shashi Tharoor as he praised LG of Delhi.
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