HighLights
  1. Delhi witnessed heavy morning rain and thunderstorms.
  2. Waterlogging was reported near Jhandewalan Temple and Mahipalpur.
  3. IMD forecasts partly cloudy skies, with no rain for six days.

Delhi woke up with heavy rain and thunderstorms, bringing a change to the weather pattern of the area on Monday. The IMD said that moderate to heavy rainfall is expected to lash in parts of the capital for the next two to three hours.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for the national capital, warning of heavy rainfall exceeding 15 mm per hour and severe thunderstorms with wind gusts of 60 kmph. The nowcast warning was issued at 6 am on Monday and is valid until 9 am, indicating the possibility of intense rain and strong winds in the area.

The IMD has forecast partly cloudy skies and no rainfall in Delhi over the next six days. 

The incessant rainfall in the capital created a cooling condition across the region, with overcast skies and showers marking a change in the weather. However, the IMD's forecast said that maximum temperatures are likely to remain between 31 and 35 degrees Celsius during the coming days.

Waterlogging has been witnessed near the Jhandewalan Temple area and Mahipal flyover in the city. As per IMD's seven-day forecast issued on Sunday evening, on October 13, the maximum temperature is forecast to remain between 32 and 34 degrees Celsius, with the minimum ranging between 23 and 25 degrees Celsius. The maximum temperature on October 14, is expected to rise to 33-35 degrees Celsius, while the minimum is likely to remain between 23 and 25 degrees Celsius.

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According to the IMD's seven-day forecast issued on Sunday evening, on October 13, the maximum temperature is forecast to remain between 32 and 34 degrees Celsius, with the minimum ranging between 23 and 25 degrees Celsius. On October 14, the maximum temperature is expected to rise to 33-35 degrees Celsius, while the minimum is likely to remain between 23 and 25 degrees Celsius.

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For October 15, the weather department has forecast a maximum temperature of 31-33 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 23-25 degrees Celsius. Temperatures are expected to range between 32 and 34 degrees Celsius for the maximum and 22 and 24 degrees Celsius for the minimum on October 16.

On October 17, the maximum temperature is likely to remain between 32 and 34 degrees Celsius, while the minimum is expected to range between 22 and 24 degrees Celsius. Partly cloudy skies and no rainfall are forecast for all these days.

IMD issues advisory

Additionally, the weather department has mentioned minor traffic disruptions, and chances of vehicle accidents and water accumulation in low-lying areas and on roads for October 11. Commuters are avised to check traffic congestion before leaving for their destinations, follow traffic advisories and avoid areas that frequently face waterlogging

 

 

 


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