Page 11 - Delhi Weather

Delhi to see rise in temperature, rain today; Yamuna continues to recede

The national capital will experience mostly dry weather this week, while the Yamuna's water level steadily declines, remaining slightly above the danger mark. Authorities remain on alert

Delhi to see light rain, AQI to worsen as Rajasthan faces heavy showers

The IMD forecast light rainfall and cloudy skies for Delhi this week, with AQI predicted to dip to the 'moderate' category; Rajasthan remains under heavy rain alert

IMD forecasts cloudy skies, light rain in Delhi as Yamuna level recedes

The IMD predicts cloudy skies with light rain in Delhi, while the Yamuna has dipped below the evacuation mark. Flood warnings remain in Bihar, UP and other states

Delhi sees respite as monsoon continues; CWC warns of floods across states

Yamuna level drops below 207 metres in Delhi but remains above danger mark; 8,018 displaced housed in relief camps in the national capital

IMD forecasts more rain for Delhi as Yamuna stays above danger mark

Floods and landslides batter Himachal, Punjab and J&K, causing deaths, crop losses and widespread disruption; authorities set up relief camps

Delhi-NCR braces for more rain as IMD warns of heavy showers across India

The India Meteorological Department has issued alerts for Delhi-NCR and several other states, warning of heavy rainfall across India

Delhi traffic diverted on outer ring road due to rising Yamuna water level

The Delhi Traffic Police on Wednesday announced traffic diversions in view of the rising water levels in Yamuna river at Vasudev Ghat, which has affected vehicular movement on the Outer Ring Road stretch from Majnu Ka Tila to Salimgarh bypass. According to police, traffic will be diverted at Wazirabad-Signature Bridge and Chandgi Ram Akhada-IP College red light through alternate routes as heavy congestion is expected on the Outer Ring Road and adjoining stretches. Vehicles will not be permitted on the affected stretches and will be diverted accordingly. Commuters have been advised to avoid the impacted routes and plan their journeys in advance. Police have also urged motorists to avoid roadside parking as it obstructs the traffic flow. "Emergency vehicles will be given free passage at all times," the advisory stated, adding that commuters should follow the instructions of traffic personnel deployed on the ground. Motorists were also requested to remain patient, adhere to traffic r

Delhi records 1,000 mm of rainfall as heavy monsoon lashes North India

The India Meteorological Department has issued alerts for Delhi-NCR and several other states, warning of heavy rainfall in the next few hours today

Delhi tops 1,000 mm rainfall as wet spell continues into September

Delhi has breached 1,000 mm of rainfall for the season as rain continues to lash the national capital and its surrounding region. The city had already crossed its annual average rainfall mark of 774 mm last month. Dark clouds hovered over the skyline, and steady rain was witnessed from morning hours, keeping the city wet throughout the day. The city crossed the 1,000-mm mark after two continuous days of intermittent showers lashed the city. Breaking down the data, Delhi had recorded 963.4 mm of rainfall till August 31 this year. It received another 37.8 mm on September 1 and 16 mm till 5.30 pm on Tuesday, pushing the total past 1,000 mm. Delhi had crossed its annual rainfall mark of 774.4 mm on August 14, the fastest such development since 2021, when this mark was reached on August 1. According to the data, August this year ended with a monthly rainfall of 400.1 mm, which is 72 per cent above the long-period average (LPA) of 233.1 mm. This made it the wettest August since 2010, whe

Delhi's overnight rain cools city while parts of India face flood fury

Delhi recorded below-normal temperatures, while flash flood-like conditions in Kashmir and alerts in Punjab and Jammu prompted precautionary measures

Gurugram drowns in heavy rain, flooding; Delhi-NCR braces for more downpour

Gurugram orders work-from-home, online classes as Yamuna nears crossing danger mark in Delhi

Delhi on flood alert as Haryana releases water; CM Gupta assures readiness

With the record release of water from Haryana raising the threat of flooding in Delhi, authorities are on high alert even as Chief Minister Rekha Gupta assured that the government is fully prepared to handle the situation. The authorities have advised people living in the Yamuna floodplains to relocate to safe locations as the water level of the river rose steadily, and is predicted to reach the evacuation mark of 206 metres by Tuesday evening. The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) on Monday ordered closure of traffic movement on the Old Railway Bridge from 5 pm on Tuesday, as the Yamuna continues to swell. According to the Irrigation and Flood Control Department, the Hathnikund barrage discharged 3,29,313 cusecs of water at 9 am on Monday, while the Wazirabad barrage discharged around 38,900 cusecs at the time the flood warning was issued. Divisional commissioner Neeraj Semwal said it is expected that more than 3 lakh cusecs of water will be discharged from the Hathnikund

IMD issues yellow alert for Delhi today, red alerts across multiple states

The IMD issued 'red alerts' for Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and other states as rains continue to disrupt normal life, triggering floods, landslides and flight delays

Delhi records 32.1 deg C as heavy rain, thunderstorms forecast for Monday

The national capital on Sunday recorded a maximum temperature of 32.1 degrees Celsius, one notch below the season's average, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The minimum temperature settled at 24.5 degrees Celsius, two notches below the season's normal, it said. The IMD has forecast generally cloudy sky with heavy rain and thunderstorms for Monday, with the maximum and minimum temperatures expected to settle around 32 degrees Celsius and 25 degrees Celsius, respectively. The relative humidity in the capital was recorded at 74 per cent at 5.30 pm, the IMD said. The air quality was recorded in the 'satisfactory' category at 4 pm on Sunday, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 79, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showed. According to the CPCB, an AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', and 401 and 500 'severe'.

Light rain likely in Delhi till Sept 5; IMD warns of flash floods up north

IMD forecasts light rain and cloudy skies in Delhi through September 5, while northern states brace for heavy showers and flash flood risks in vulnerable districts

Delhi to see more rain, IMD issues flood alerts for Himachal, Uttarakhand

The capital recorded its wettest August in 15 years with nearly 400 mm of rainfall, while northern states brace for heavy showers and flood risks

Delhi Airport issues passenger advisory as IMD warns of inclement weather

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for most of the zones, including Central, East, South and New Delhi

Humid day in Delhi as IMD forecasts rain, heavy downpours in many states

Delhi's heat index touched 48 degrees Celsius on Thursday as humidity spiked; scattered rains are likely in Delhi, while IMD issues 'yellow alert' for Ghaziabad

Rain likely in Delhi as Punjab battles floods, J&K hit by record showers

IMD predicts cloudy skies with rain in Delhi till Sept 1 as Yamuna crosses danger mark, Punjab villages inundated, and J&K records heaviest rainfall in 52 years

Cloudy skies, light rain for Delhi as J-K reels under floods, landslides

IMD forecasts light rain and cloudy skies in Delhi as AQI stays satisfactory, while heavy rains in Jammu-Kashmir trigger flash floods, landslides, and widespread transport disruptions