Delhi-NCR wakes up to heavy rain, thunderstorms as IMD issues red alert

Delhi experienced heavy rain and thunderstorms on Monday morning, leading to a noticeable change in weather

NEW DELHI: Heavy rain and thunderstorms swept across Delhi on Monday morning, bringing cooler conditions to the national capital and causing waterlogging near Jhandewalan Temple in the Karol Bagh area.The India Meteorological Department (IMD) warned of moderate to heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms over Delhi-NCR for the next two to three hours.“Moderate to heavy rainfall accompanied with thunderstorm likely over Delhi-NCR during the next 2-3 hours,” the weather department said.

The morning showers brought a change in weather conditions, with overcast skies across the region. However, the IMD's forecast indicates that the wet spell is unlikely to continue through the week, with partly cloudy skies and no rainfall predicted over the next several days.Maximum temperatures are expected to remain between 31 and 35 degrees Celsius, while minimum temperatures are likely to hover between 22 and 25 degrees Celsius.

According to the seven-day forecast issued on Sunday evening, the maximum temperature on October 13 is expected to range between 32 and 34 degrees Celsius, with the minimum between 23 and 25 degrees Celsius. On October 14, the maximum is likely to rise to 33-35 degrees Celsius, while the minimum is forecast at 23-25 degrees Celsius.

For October 15, the IMD has forecast a maximum of 31-33 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 23-25 degrees Celsius. On October 16 and 17, maximum temperatures are expected to remain between 32 and 34 degrees Celsius, with minimum temperatures ranging from 22 to 24 degrees Celsius. Partly cloudy skies and no rainfall are predicted for these days.The weather department had also warned of possible traffic disruptions, water accumulation in low-lying areas and an increased risk of vehicle accidents in its advisory for October 11.

Commuters were advised to check traffic conditions before setting out, follow traffic advisories and avoid stretches prone to waterlogging.The IMD said maximum temperatures across Delhi had dropped by 1-2 degrees Celsius over the preceding 24 hours, while minimum temperatures showed no significant change. Minimum temperatures ranged between 21 and 24 degrees Celsius, and maximum temperatures remained between 30 and 32 degrees Celsius.(With ANI inputs)