Delhi Weather: Heavy rain hits capital; Will there be more rain today? Check the forecast
Delhi Weather: The capital witnessed heavy rainfall on Thursday morning, causing significant waterlogging and traffic disruption in several areas. Moreover, parts of Jammu, Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand are expected to experience rain and snowfall activities on February 1.
New Delhi: Amid cold wave conditions, the capital witnessed heavy rain accompanied by a thunderstorm on Thursday morning, marking the second day in a row. The heavy showers that started on Wednesday caused heavy flooding and fishing rod blockages in several places. Severe flooding in several areas has exacerbated the problems for the residents of Delhi, who are already dealing with the harsh winter. According to the India Meteorological Department, the weather on Thursday is expected to remain the same as yesterday. “One spot is passing through Delhi and is currently receiving light to moderate rainfall at a few places, accompanied by moderate to intense thundershowers, lightning and gusty winds,” IMD said. The weather department stated that another cloud was moving towards the capital from Rohtak and Jhajjar.
“Another area moving from Rohtak and Jhajjar (Haryana) towards Delhi, this may bring another spell of light to moderate rainfall at a few places accompanied by moderate to intense thundershowers, lightning and gusty winds after 2-3 hours,” it continued. the IMD. added.
Thunderstorms with moderate rainfall could occur over and adjoining areas of many places in Delhi (Narela, Alipur, Vivek Vihar, Jafarpur, Nazafgarh, Palam, Safdarjung, Lodhi Road, Mahrauli), NCR (Loni Dehat, Hindon AF Station, Bahadurgarh, Ghaziabad , Indirapuram, Chhapraula,… pic.twitter.com/Mtqps9nITE
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Delhi Weather: Western disturbance
Several parts of the capital received light rainfall yesterday afternoon, influenced by two western disturbances.
Areas including INA Market, Sarai Kale Khan, RK Puram, Safdarjung and Lodhi Colony witnessed heavy rainfall yesterday.
Areas including INA Market, Sarai Kale Khan, RK Puram, Safdarjung and Lodhi Colony witnessed heavy rainfall yesterday.
“As far as western Himalayan regions (Jammu, Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand) are concerned, there is also rain/snowfall, which is likely to continue during the night and morning hours today, as per recent satellite images” , the IMD said.
Delhi Weather: Cold wave conditions
According to the weather department, cold wave conditions are not expected in the country in the next five days.
Delhi Weather: IMD Forecast
The Delhi Regional Meteorological Center has forecast thunderstorms with light to moderate rainfall over parts of Delhi (Mundaka, Punjabi Bagh, Jafarpur, Nazafgarh, Dwarka, Delhi Cantt, Palam, IGI Airport, Ayanagar, Deramandi), NCR (Gurugram) Jhajjar, Farukhnagar ( Haryana).
Meanwhile, parts of Jammu, Kashmir, Muzaffarbad, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand Ladakh, and Gilgit, Baltistan were also affected by light to moderate showers. According to IMD, snowfall is also expected in hilly areas in the coming days due to the western disturbances.
#WATCH | J&K's Gulmarg turns white after fresh snowfall. (31.1) pic.twitter.com/Pqnc8O0B56
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“As far as western Himalayan regions (Jammu, Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand) are concerned, they are also experiencing rain/snowfall and are likely to continue during the night and morning hours of today as shown recent satellite images,” the IMD said.
Earlier, the weather department stated that light or moderate rainfall is very likely over Delhi Punjab, Chandigarh and Haryana. Scattered rain is forecast in parts of Uttar Pradesh, East Rajasthan, on January 31 and February 1.