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  • Weather Update: Thunderstorms, Rainfall Lash Delhi-NCR |

    Delhi and the national capital region including Noida today witnessed a sudden change in weather as thunderstorm and rain lashed parts of the region. This comes minutes after the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasted thunderstorms with light to moderate-intensity rainfall and gusty winds over the area of Delhi and the NCR between 7 to 10 pm tonight.

    The department raised an orange alert due to Hailstorm for districts named Hissar, Sonipat, Rohtak, Jhajjar, Mahendragarh, Rewari, Gurugram, Delhi, Shamli, Muzaffarnagar, Meerut, Hapur and Bulandshahar. while, the Red alert warning is raised due to hailstorms in districts including Baghpath, Ghaziabad and Gautam Budh Nagar

    #WATCH | Delhi: Rain lashes parts of the national capital, brings respite from heat and rising temperatures.

    (Visuals from Firozeshah Road and Kasturba Gandhi Marg) pic.twitter.com/xRrpcW23w8
     ANI (@ANI) April 26, 2024

    The regions including, Noida, Dadri, Greater Noida, Gurugram, Faridabad, Manesar, Ballabhgarh, Kurukshetra, Kaithal, Narwana, Karnal, Fatehabad, Rajaund and others going to face thunderstorms and rainfall.

    The department also forecasted a hailstorm thunderstorms, and rainfall over Jammu-Kashmir, Ladakh and Himachal Pradesh from April 26 to April 28, while Uttarakhand is likely to experience hailstorms, thunderstorms and rainfall over the region from April 28 to April 29.

    The IMD predicted lightning and moderate rainfall over the region of Northwest, Northeast and South peninsular India from May 3 to May 5. 

  • Weather Update: Heatwave Alert For 5 States Including Goa, Mercury To Rise In Central India |

    New Delhi: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heatwave alert for five states including Goa for the next 2-3 days and forecasted hot and humid weather over Tamil Nadu, Kerala and other states.

    According to IMD’s weather bulletin, heatwave conditions are likely over  Odisha during, Gangetic West Bengal, North Konkan, Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Telangana from April 16 to April 19. The IMD has also predicted hot and humid weather over Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal, Kerala and Mahe, Rayalaseema during the next 3 to 4 days.

    Heat Wave conditions likely in isolated pockets of North #Goa on 15th & 16th April, 2024.#WeatherUpdate #Heatwave@moesgoi@airnewsalerts@DDNewslive@ndmaindia pic.twitter.com/GUkbZoJo4F
    — India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) April 15, 2024

    Mercury To Soar In Maharashtra, Gujarat

    According to IMD’s forecast, mercury is set to rise in parts of the country by 2-3 degrees Celcisu. A gradual rise in maximum temperature by 2-4 degrees is likely over Central India, Gujarat and Maharashtra during the next 3-4 days. 

    IMD Predicts Light Rainfall In Delhi-NCR

    The met department has predicted a cloudy sky in the national capital and its adjoining areas for this week. Delhi-NCR is likely to witness light rainfall on April 19 and 20 and the mercury is likely to dip to 35 degrees Celcius, said the met department.

    Heavy rainfall To Continue Over North-East India

    Heavy rain spells are likely to continue to lash the Northeastern states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Meghalaya till April 19, predicted the IMD. The Met Department has also predicted isolated hailstorms over Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh and Himachal Pradesh on April 18 and over Uttarakhand on April 18 and 19.

  • Weather Update: Rainy Morning In Delhi-NCR, IMD Predicts Rainfall In Several States |

    New Delhi:  The National Capital Region (NCR), including Delhi, experienced a rainy start to Saturday. Light rainfall was observed in Delhi and its neighboring areas during the early hours of Saturday morning. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted additional downpour over the next two days.
    The Meteorological Department has issued a weather warning for the Western Himalayan Region, predicting fairly widespread to widespread light to moderate rainfall along with thunderstorms and lightning until March 3, 2024.

    Delhi Weather Update

    According to IMD’s weather bulletin, scattered to fairly widespread light to moderate rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds ranging from 30-40 kmph gusting to 50 kmph, is expected over Punjab, Haryana-Chandigarh-Delhi. 

    #WATCH | Delhi: National capital witnesses sudden change in weather; received light rainfall.

    (Visuals from the Greater Kailash area) pic.twitter.com/ZVFXuppGTB
    — ANI (@ANI) March 2, 2024

    Isolated to scattered light to moderate rainfall is likely over Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and north Madhya Pradesh on March 2 and 3, stated the met department.

    IMD’s Rain Alert For Bihar Jharkhand

    Light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning is likely over several regions, including Madhya Maharashtra, Marathwada, Vidarbha today.

    According to IMD, rainfall is also expected over Chhattisgarh during March 2nd to 5th; Bihar, Jharkhand, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal & Sikkim during March 2nd to 4th; Gangetic West Bengal and Odisha on March 3rd & 4th, 2024. Additionally, isolated hailstorms are expected over specific areas during this period.

    IMD Predicts Heavy Snowfall In Himachal, Jammu And Kashmir

    In specific regions, isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall or snowfall is anticipated over Jammu-Kashmir-Ladakh-Gilgit-Baltistan-Muzaffarabad, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand on March 1st and 2nd. Punjab is likely to experience heavy rainfall on March 2nd, 2024.

    Hailstrom Alert For Uttar Pradesh Rajasthan, Punjab And Other States

    On March 2nd, hailstorms are expected over Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, West Uttar Pradesh, north Madhya Pradesh, and East Rajasthan, while on March 2nd, it’s likely over East Uttar Pradesh.

    Heavy Rainfall To Lash Arunachal, Sikkim, Predicts IMD

    A cyclonic circulation over Northeast Assam, along with the eastward movement of the current Western Disturbance, will bring isolated to scattered light to moderate rainfall/snowfall over Arunachal Pradesh for the next 7 days. Isolated heavy rainfall/snowfall is likely over Arunachal Pradesh on March 4th and over Sikkim on March 3rd, 2024, stated IMD.

    Furthermore, isolated light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning is anticipated over Assam, Meghalaya and Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura during March 3rd-6th, 2024.

  • Delhi Weather Today: Thick Layer Of Fog Shrouds Delhi-NCR, Zero Visibility In Several Areas |

    NEW DELHI: Delhiites faced another bone-chilling winter morning as dense fog descended upon the city, reducing visibility to near-zero levels on Wednesday. The weather office reported a thick blanket of fog covering Delhi-NCR, creating hazardous conditions for commuters.

     

    #WATCH | Delhi: A thick layer of fog enveloped parts of the national capital this morning.

    (Visuals from Kartavya Path, shot at 5:40 am) pic.twitter.com/Yzb444lKfD
    — ANI (@ANI) January 31, 2024

     

    Transportation Woes

    At Anand Vihar Railway Station, dense fog led to numerous delays and cancellations of trains, causing significant inconvenience for passengers.

     

    #WATCH | Delhi: Passengers face difficulty as several trains delayed and cancelled at Anand Vihar Railway Station due to dense fog.

    (Visuals shot at 6:05 am) pic.twitter.com/CYokcAuZQZ
    — ANI (@ANI) January 31, 2024

     

    Advisory From Delhi Airport

    In response to the harsh weather conditions, Delhi Airport issued a passenger advisory, warning of potential flight disruptions for non-CAT III compliant aircraft. Passengers were urged to check with their airlines for updated flight information. “While landing and takeoffs continue at Delhi Airport, flights that are not CAT III compliant may get affected. Passengers are requested to contact the airline concerned for updated flight information. Any inconvenience caused is deeply regretted,” Delhi Airport advisory read.

     

    #WATCH | A dense layer of fog and reduced visibility affects operations to and from Delhi. More than 50 flights delayed at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport.

    (Visuals from the airport) pic.twitter.com/av6wKqGAjf
    — ANI (@ANI) January 31, 2024

     

    Images from various parts of Delhi depicted people huddling around bonfires to combat the biting cold. Residents voiced their struggles, citing delayed buses and a scarcity of public transport due to the harsh weather conditions.

     

    #WATCH | Delhi: Visuals from AIIMS area as fog grips the national capital amidst cold weather conditions.

    (Visuals shot at 5:38 am) pic.twitter.com/ndQ8HANRs4
    — ANI (@ANI) January 31, 2024

     

    Shopkeepers lamented the drop in customers, attributing it to the intense fog and cold weather. One shopkeeper highlighted the reliance on bonfires for warmth and predicted the continuation of cold weather until February.

    Tuesday saw a similar scenario as dense fog engulfed the national capital and several regions in North India, disrupting transportation services and reducing visibility significantly.

    Weather Department’s Alert

    The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) reported very dense fog in isolated areas of Punjab, Haryana, Northwest Rajasthan, and eastern Uttar Pradesh, further emphasizing the severity of the weather conditions. Flight operations at Delhi Airport were severely affected on Tuesday morning due to the thick fog, causing disruptions and delays across the national capital.

  • Weather Update: IMD Predicts Rainfall In Seven States Amid Severe Cold Day Conditions |

    New Delhi: The Northern region is grappling with harsh cold conditions, with no relief in sight as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts severe cold day conditions for the upcoming two days.

    As per the IMD forecast, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, and Rajasthan are likely to experience severe cold day conditions over the next two days, coupled with the presence of very dense fog. The IMD predicts that from January 7 to 8, cold day to severe cold day conditions are highly likely to persist in certain areas across Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, and Rajasthan.

    Along with the bitter cold, Northwest and Central India is likely to witness a fresh rain spell during the next 2-3 days. According to IMD rainfall with thunderstorm/hailstorm is likely over Rajasthan and West Madhya Pradesh during Jan 8 – Jan 10.

    The IMD has forecast light rainfall over Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana-Chandigarh-Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh on January 8 and 9. Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and northern parts of Maharashtra are also likely to witness fresh rain spells during the next 2 days.

    North Coastal Tamil Nadu is likely to get isolated Heavy to Very heavy rainfall (115.6 to 204.4 mm) on 07th January, 2024. pic.twitter.com/QkgTIfuoLO
    — India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) January 6, 2024

    The IMD has issued a heavy rainfall alert for Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Coastal Tamil Nadu and Kerala are likely to witness isolated heavy rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning during the next 3-5 days. According to IMD’s weather bulletin, isolated very heavy rainfall is likely over north coastal Tamil Nadu on January 7.