Delhi woke up to widespread rain on Thursday that has continued since last night, prompting the India Meteorological Department to issue a Red Alert for the capital, warning of intense thunderstorms, gusty
winds up to 60 kmph and heavy rain. The city recorded 34.9 mm rainfall between 2:30 am and 5:30 am alone, with waterlogging reported at New Delhi Railway Station and Munirka.
After weeks of a sluggish southwest monsoon, an active low-pressure system embedded in the monsoon axis, positioned close to Delhi and steered by a western disturbance, has triggered what meteorologists are calling one of the season’s strongest spells. Rain accumulation over Delhi could reach 180-230mm, with heavy spells expected to worsen conditions in already waterlogged areas through the day.
What Is The Current Weather Situation In Delhi?
Continuous rain has caused minor waterlogging across several low-lying areas of the capital, with major roads and intersections, including Munirka and New Delhi Railway Station, worst affected.
The minimum temperature was recorded at 25.8 degrees Celsius around 2:30 am on Thursday amid calm winds. IMD has also issued a Red Warning for thunderstorms, gusty winds up to 60 kmph and heavy rain across all districts of Delhi and several Haryana districts including Faridabad, Panipat and Sonipat, valid for the next two-three hours.
How Long Will This Rain Spell Last?
According to IMD, the monsoon system activated over North India is expected to persist for several more days. Delhi, Haryana, Chandigarh and western Uttar Pradesh will likely see widespread moderate to heavy rainfall until July 10.
Northeastern Uttar Pradesh faces a longer spell, with intermittent showers forecast until July 13. Eastern Rajasthan has also been warned of heavy monsoon rain today.
Which Other States Are Witnessing Heavy Rain And Waterlogging?
Mathura in Uttar Pradesh recorded severe waterlogging overnight, disrupting both pedestrian and vehicular movement on several main roads. In Rajasthan’s Dungarpur, torrential rain accompanied by thunder and lightning on Wednesday night left the city inundated, with flood-like conditions in old-city areas such as Ghati, Kanera Pol, Mochi Bazaar and Bhoiwada, where over three feet of water flowed on roads.
Local administration has deployed pumping machines and urged citizens to avoid waterlogged stretches. IMD’s nowcast also flagged Orange Warnings for parts of Kerala, Arunachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Jammu & Kashmir, indicating thunderstorms and moderate rain in these regions over the next few hours.
What Precautions Are Being Advised For Commuters?
With continuous rain forecast through the day and waterlogging already affecting key roads and the railway station, commuters have been advised to plan travel in advance, avoid low-lying and waterlogged stretches, and stay alert to IMD’s real-time nowcast updates as the system remains active over the region.
