Heat, Humidity And Heavy Rains: What's Driving Delhi's Erratic Weather?
Delhi-NCR experienced heavy rainfall and thunderstorms, leading to waterlogging and traffic disruptions. The India Meteorological Department attributed the erratic weather to the interaction between dry northerly winds and moisture-laden easterly winds.
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Extreme weather events in major urban centers highlight the growing impact of climate change on infrastructure and public safety.
Heavy rainfall was recorded across several areas of Delhi-NCR this morning. The highest rainfall was recorded in Delhi's Janakpuri area, where 67 mm of rain fell. The second-highest rainfall was recorded in Gurugram, with 52 mm.Earlier today, at 11:30 am, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a three-hour 'Red Alert' for rain across several districts of Delhi.Rainfall (mm) in Delhi-NCR on Monday, till 1:15 pm:Janakpuri: 67Chhatarpur: 57Faridabad: 54Gurugram: 52Pitampura: 35Safdarjung: 29The weather office has issued an 'Orange Alert' for rain in Delhi-NCR for the entire day.The IMD has warned of a high probability of thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and strong winds (around 60 km/h), along with heavy rainfall exceeding 15 mm/hour, in Central Delhi, East Delhi, New Delhi, North Delhi, North East Delhi, Shahdara, South Delhi and South East Delhi.Normal life across the Delhi-NCR region was disrupted due to the heavy rainfall on Monday morning.
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