- Delhi-NCR witnessed heavy rain early Saturday morning.
- Rainfall reduced temperature, providing relief from heat.
- IMD forecasts more rain, thunderstorms till August 25.
Delhi-NCR Rain: The residents of Delhi and nearby cities, including Noida and Ghaziabad witnessed heavy rain in the early hours of Saturday. The fresh rainfall has reduced the temperature by at least two to three degrees Celsius, providing relief from the heat and humidity. As per the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast, the capital city is expected to receive more rainfall today in the late hours.
Rainfall Causes Waterlogging
Along with heavy rain, the residents are also likely to witness thunderstorms, gusty winds and lightning at least till August 25. The intense rainfall has caused waterlogging in several regions, leading to inconveniences to the commuters, especially during the peak hours. The commuters have been advised to follow the guidelines and plan their travel accordingly to avoid any inconveniences.
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Forecast For Northern States
As per the weather department, the capital city will continue to receive rain till the end of August, but the intensity is expected to reduce after this month. Along with the capital city, the rain activities are also set to continue in other northern states, including Haryana, Punjab, and Bihar.
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Apart from this, the eastern districts of Uttar Pradesh are also set to experience moderate to heavy rainfall between August 22 and 26. The farmers have been advised to protect their crops and limit their financial activities during the rain activities.
As per the IMD, moderate to heavy rainfall is also likely in the hilly regions such as Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Jammu and Kashmir. Apart from this, similar weather conditions are expected in the western and southern regions, including Gujarat, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu. The fishermen of the coastal regions have been directed to not perform any financial activities during the rain to ensure safety.
The residents have been advised to follow the guidelines and limit their outings during the rainfall to avoid any inconveniences.