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Heavy rainfall likely in Delhi-NCR on July 29, 30; IMD issues alert

In an advisory, the IMD said the heavy rainfall can cause water logging in low-lying areas and roads

A rickshaw puller carries barricade in his cart during a rainfall, in Kolkata on Thursday. Photo: ANI

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A rickshaw puller carries barricade in his cart during a rainfall. Photo: ANI

2 min read Last Updated : Jul 28 2020 | 1:04 AM IST

The India Meteorological Department on Monday issued an alert for heavy rainfall in the national capital on July 29 and 30.

In an advisory, the IMD said the heavy rainfall can cause water logging in low-lying areas and roads, leading to disruption of traffic flow and municipal services such as water supply and electricity.

"Delhi-NCR is very likely to experience moderate rain with one or two spells of heavy rainfall (more than 65 mm) during the evening of July 29 and July 30," it said.

Kuldeep Srivastava, the head of the IMD's regional forecasting centre, said, "At present, the monsoon trough is running

Topics : rains heavy rains Delhi winter Indian Meteorological Department IMD IMD weather forecast

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