Red alert in Delhi after heavy rain lashes parts of city
The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for Delhi following heavy rainfall. The city is expected to experience continued moderate to heavy rain through the weekend.
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Extreme weather events in densely populated urban centers like Delhi pose significant risks to infrastructure and public safety.
NEW DELHI: Heavy rain lashed parts of Delhi on Friday as the weather office issued a red alert for the next few hours.According to news agency PTI, several areas, including central Delhi, received light to moderate rain, while the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast moderate to heavy rainfall in many parts of the city.Also read: US-based couple flags ‘scam’ at Delhi airport, authorities respondThe IMD's district-level nowcast issued a red alert in view of the forecast.Meteorologists said Delhi could also see…
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