Rain Brings Relief to Delhi: IMD Predicts More Showers in Delhi, Haryana, and Chandigarh

Delhi experienced a pleasant evening on Wednesday as rains brought relief from the heat and humidity. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported moderate to intense rainfall over parts of Delhi-NCR and advised people to avoid routes prone to water logging.

The IMD posted on its official X handle, ‘Moderate to intense spell of rain over parts of Delhi-NCR and adjoining areas.’ They warned that the rainfall could cause slippery roads, low visibility, traffic disruptions, and localized water logging in low-lying areas. People were advised to check for traffic congestion and stay updated with weather warnings.

The IMD also predicted heavy rainfall in Haryana and Chandigarh regions, stating, ‘Haryana-Chandigarh-Delhi is very likely to get isolated heavy (64.5-115.5 mm) to very heavy rainfall (115.5-204.4 mm) on July 3, 2024.’

Additionally, moderate to intense rainfall (1-3 cm/hr) is expected over Central and South Delhi and adjoining areas of Gurugram and Faridabad in the next 2 hours. The IMD explained the different rainfall intensities, ranging from light (1 cm/hour) to cloud burst (greater than 10 cm/hour).

Other parts of the country, including Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Himachal Pradesh, have also recorded heavy rainfall. In East Uttar Pradesh, Basti recorded 24 cm, Fatehpur Tehsil 20 cm, Mukhlispur 15 cm, Ghanghata 15 cm, Nichlaul 15 cm, Gaighat 12 cm, and Muhammadi 12 cm of rainfall. In East Rajasthan, Dambola and Sagwara in Dungarpur district recorded 13 cm and 10 cm, respectively. Himachal Pradesh’s Kataula recorded 15 cm, Pandoh 11 cm, and Sujanpur Tira 8 cm of rainfall in the past 24 hours.