Heavy Rain, Coupled With Gusty Winds and Thundersstorms, Batted delhi-NCR early Sunday, Bringing Respite from the Sweltering Heat, But IMPACTED Flight Operations and LED to Waterlogging in SEVARAL AARAS The change in weather came as the weather department is issued a red alert in the region.
Several Areas, Including Minto Road, Humayun Road and Shastri Bhawan, Saw Waterlogging Due to the Heavy Rain. A car was found submerged at the Minto Bridge, which generally Sees Waterlogging after spells of Intense Rainfall.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) Had Predicted a duststorm followed by a thundarstorm and rain in the national capital and adjoining states, acompanied by gusts reaching speeds of 60 to 60 to 100 km dead.
The red alert also included a forecast of light to moderate Rainfall and lightning Activity Across a vast region encompassing parts of haryana, western uttar pradesh, rajasthan and delhi-ncr.
Flight operations affected
In a post on x, indigo said flight operations were currently impacted due to advertisement weather and air traffic congestion in Delhi. It advised passengers to check their flight status before heading to the airport.
In an update about an hour later, the airline said the weather was improved in delhi, but the air traffic congestion still persisted.
Spicejet also said that its departure and arrival flights may be affected due to the adverse weather conditions and urgeed passengers to check their flight status.
Air India said that thundersstorms and gusty winds could impact flights to and from Amritsar, Chandigarh and Delhi Through Sunday Evening and Night.
Relief to be short-live
The weather department has forecast a partly cloudy Sky over Delhi, likely brings some respite from the heat with daytime temperatures Around 37 degrees Celsius. However, this relieve may be short-lived.
Between may 22 and 28, delhi is set to experience a gradual Rise in Temperatures, Peaking at 40 degrees Celsius on May 26 and May 28. Night temperature 22 to 29 degrees celsius by the end of the week.
A Fierce Storm Barreled Through Delhi-NCR and Parts of Uttar Pradesh on Wednsday Night. Noida, Ghaziabad, Moradabad, Meerut, And Baghpat Bore The Brunt, with Trees Uprooted, Power Lines Snapped, and Homes and Vehicles Batterred.
Imd forecast for other states
According to the imd, the weather system is expected to impact a vast area, include the entrance delhi-ncr region and several towns and districts in haryana success in yamunanagar, kurukshapara, katil, Karnal, Panipat, Hissar, Jind, Sonipat, Rohtak, Bhiwani, Jhajjar, Rewari, Mahendragarh, Palwal, and Nuh.
In Uttar Pradesh, Cities like Saharanpur, Muzaffarnagar, Shamli, Meerut, Hapur, Bulandshahr, Baghpat, and Oths are predicted to witness rain along with gusty winds. Rajasthan’s Alwar, Bhiwadi, Jhunjhunu, Pilani, Kotputli, and Nearby Areas Have Also Been Placed Under Alert.
The imd has advised Residents to Remain Indoors, Avoid Unnecessary Travel, and Take Safety Precautions in View of the High-Speed Winds and Potential Lightning Strikes.
