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Weather Update: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday stated that several states, including Delhi, Punjab, Rajasthan, Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir, and Maharashtra, are likely to witness light to heavy rainfall for the next few days. In addition to heavy rainfall, the weather department anticipates thunderstorms and gusty winds in the coastal regions. The continuous rainfall is likely to provide relief from the scorching heat by reducing the heat by two to four degrees Celsius. However, several key cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, are also likely to witness waterlogging, leading to slow vehicular movements. The weather department has advised the residents to follow the guidelines and limit their outings to avoid any inconveniences.

Delhi-NCR weather: Heavy rain expected

- The weather department stated that several regions of Delhi and nearby cities are likely to witness moderate to heavy rainfall for two to three days.

- The continuous rainfall has led to waterlogging in multiple areas of the national capital.

- The IMD stated that Delhi-NCR received 399.8 mm of rain in August, most after August 2010.

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Rain causes havoc in Punjab and Rajasthan.

- The only bridge connecting 14 flood-affected villages of Fazilka was closed on Friday as the water reached up to 1.5 feet above the bridge.

- The weather department stated that several districts, including Amritsar and Fazilka, are set to witness moderate to heavy rainfall.

- The IMD stated that four people died in various rain-related incidents in Rajasthan on Friday.

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- The weather department stated that several people have been rescued from the affected areas in the past, adding that multiple districts will continue to receive rainfall.

The IMD has advised the farmers to limit their financial activities and protect the kharif crops, adding the continuous rainfall is likely to affect the crops' growth.