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Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms Lash Delhi-NCR; IMD Issues Red Alert for All 11 Districts

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  Heavy rain and thunderstorms lashed Delhi-NCR on Monday morning, bringing down temperatures and causing waterlogging in several areas. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for all 11 districts of the national capital, warning of intense rainfall, lightning and strong winds. According to the IMD, thunderstorms accompanied by heavy rain and gusty winds are likely in Central Delhi, East Delhi, New Delhi, North Delhi, North East Delhi, North West Delhi, Shahdara, South Delhi, South East Delhi, South West Delhi and West Delhi. Wind speeds could reach 60 kmph in these areas, with rainfall intensity exceeding 15 mm per hour, the weather department said. The early morning downpour brought thick cloud cover across the capital and provided temporary relief from the prevailing warm conditions. However, the IMD’s seven-day forecast indicates that the wet spell may be short-lived, with partly cloudy skies expected over the next few days. According to the forecast, Delh...

Rain, gusty winds forecast in TN; Northeast monsoon likely to begin around October 15

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  Moderate rain is likely in parts of Tamil Nadu on Monday, with the weather department forecasting thunderstorms and gusty winds across several districts, even as northern interior areas may experience temperatures above normal. The Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Erode, Madurai and Salem are among the districts where moderate rainfall is expected during the day. A weather department bulletin also indicated the possibility of light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder, lightning and strong winds at one or two places across a wider belt of the State. The districts covered by this forecast are the Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Erode, Kanniyakumari, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, Tenkasi, Madurai, Sivaganga, Salem and Tiruppur. Wind speeds in affected areas could reach 40 to 50 kilometres per hour, according to the bulletin. Elsewhere in Tamil Nadu, as well as in Puducherry and Karaikal, light rain accompanied by thunder and lightning is likely at some places. The forecast points to varying rainfall con...

Late September rains bring winter-like chill to Delhi-NCR; more showers likely before dry spell

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  Late September showers brought a winter-like chill to Delhi-NCR on Tuesday, with the national capital waking up to cooler temperatures and overcast skies. The region is likely to receive isolated rainfall on Tuesday, extending the light spell recorded on Monday. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), mainly dry weather is expected from September 30, with largely clear skies likely to prevail through the first week of October. Rain, thunderstorms and lightning are expected at isolated places across Delhi, Chandigarh and Haryana on Tuesday, with similar conditions likely in Punjab. From September 30, mainly dry weather is expected over several parts of northwest India. As the southwest monsoon nears its final withdrawal from the country, rainfall activity continues over several regions. The IMD has forecast rain across parts of North India, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, the Northeast and southern India, with some areas likely to experience heavy showers accompanied by stro...

Rains bring relief to Keralam; IMD issues orange alert in 3 districts

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  Rains lashed several parts of Keralam, bringing relief from weeks of rising temperatures, even as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert in three districts. The IMD issued an orange alert in Pathanamthitta, Kottayam and Idukki districts for Thursday. The weather agency also issued a yellow alert in six districts. An orange alert indicates very heavy rainfall between 11 cm and 20 cm, while a yellow alert indicates heavy rainfall between 6 cm and 11 cm. The IMD forecast thunderstorms with moderate rainfall and strong winds reaching speeds of up to 40 kmph in several parts of the state. However, the respite may be short-lived, with rainfall likely to decrease over the next couple of days. (PTI)