NEW DELHI: Several areas of Delhi experienced rainfall on Monday morning, bringing much-needed relief from the hot and humid weather that had gripped the city over the past few days. The rain began early, with low-hanging clouds blanketing the skies across the capital. The showers helped lower temperatures and ease the lingering humidity. However, the persistent rain also led to waterlogging in some parts of the city, including the Mehrauli-Badarpur Road. Vehicles were seen navigating through the flooded streets, causing traffic disruptions in affected areas.The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Monday, warning of thunderstorms, lightning, and squalls across all districts of Delhi. The advisory covers north, north-east, north-west, south, south-west, south-east, and west Delhi, where storm activity is expected today. As of now, no weather alerts have been issued for the coming days.In a press statement released on July 6, IMD Delhi said, “Generally cloudy skies. Light to moderate rain with thunderstorm/lightning likely in the next 48 hours.”Earlier on Sunday morning, parts of Delhi experienced rainfall.The IMD also noted that the monsoon trough at mean sea level currently stretches from Suratgarh, Sirsa, Delhi, Lucknow, Varanasi, Daltonganj, Bankura, Digha, and extends southeastward to the northeast Bay of Bengal. Additionally, an upper-air cyclonic circulation has formed over Himachal Pradesh and adjoining Punjab at approximately 1.5 km above sea level.In light of the weather conditions, Delhi airport issued a passenger advisory at 06:51 hours, urging travelers to use the metro or other public transport options to reach the airport.
Meanwhile, Himachal Pradesh continues to reel under a severe monsoon spell, with the cumulative death toll reaching 75. This includes 45 fatalities directly linked to rain and 30 accidental deaths caused by road mishaps, electrocution, and even a gas cylinder blast, as per data from the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC).(With agency inputs)
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