IMD warns of heavy rain today in several states as monsoon stays active; red alert in parts of Delhi
The India Meteorological Department has issued heavy rain warnings and red alerts for several states, including Delhi, due to an active monsoon. Authorities are bracing for potential waterlogging and traffic disruptions as thunderstorms and gusty winds are expected across the region.
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Severe weather events significantly impact urban infrastructure and public safety in densely populated regions.
The monsoon is set to remain active across large parts of India on Sunday, September 6, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting heavy rain at isolated places in several states, including Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh.The weather system will also keep the eastern and northeastern regions on alert, with heavy showers likely in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Meghalaya, Bihar, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura, as well as Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim, the weather agency said. Several areas are also likely to see thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds.Meanwhile, the IMD's nowcast has issued a red alert for parts of Delhi until 1.30 pm on Sunday, warning of heavy rain, thunderstorms and lightning in Central Delhi, North Delhi, Northwest Delhi, Northeast Delhi and Shahdara regions.
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