Heavy rain batters Delhi-NCR, IMD issues red alert; flight ops remain normal
The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for Delhi-NCR due to heavy rainfall and thunderstorms caused by a western disturbance. Despite the severe weather, flight operations at Delhi airport remain normal, though commuters are warned of potential traffic disruptions and waterlogging.
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Extreme weather events in densely populated urban centers like Delhi pose significant risks to infrastructure and public safety.
Delhi woke up to heavy rain and thunderstorms on Monday as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert, warning of moderate to heavy rainfall across the National Capital Region (NCR). Flight operations at the Delhi airport, however, remained normal despite the spell of intense weather.A western disturbance has impacted weather conditions across northern India, contributing to the change in weather. The system has triggered unsettled conditions, with rainfall and thunderstorms affecting parts of the region.The red alert is currently in place for all 11 districts of Delhi, with the weather department forecasting thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds of up to 60 kmph and heavy rainfall exceeding 15 mm per hour until 9 am.An orange alert was also issued for Haryana's Faridabad, Gurugram, Rohtak and Sonipat, as well as nine districts in Uttar Pradesh, warning of thunderstorms, lightning, winds gusting at 40-60 kmph and moderate to intense rainfall.
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