The monsoon season continues across the country, with many states experiencing heavy rainfall. Besides Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, and Haryana are also showing signs of heavy rainfall. The Meteorological Department has warned that heavy rain and thundershowers are likely in the coming days.
Weather Forecast: The rainfall continues across the country. Delhi, including the NCR regions, is experiencing torrential rain. In addition to Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, and the entire NCR are also experiencing a significant impact from the rain. The Meteorological Department has predicted the possibility of rain in many areas in the coming day as well.
According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), rain is possible anywhere in Delhi-NCR until August 17th. Furthermore, heavy rainfall is also expected in most parts of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, and Haryana.
Delhi-NCR Weather Update
People in Delhi-NCR are enjoying the rains these days. According to the Meteorological Department (IMD), there is a possibility of heavy rain or thundershowers once or twice in Delhi-NCR on August 15th and 16th. During these days, the maximum temperature is likely to remain between 32-33 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature between 23-24 degrees Celsius.
Light rain or drizzle is forecast for August 17th, while thunderstorms are expected on August 18th. There may be a slight decrease in humidity, but the maximum temperature will remain around 33 degrees Celsius. The sky will remain cloudy on August 19th and 20th, with the possibility of thunderstorms in some places.
Heavy Rain Alert in Uttar Pradesh
Monsoon activities are rapidly increasing in Uttar Pradesh. Due to the low-pressure area formed over the Bay of Bengal, the monsoon is expected to remain active throughout the state in the next 24 hours. According to the Meteorological Department, most parts of the state will experience light to moderate rainfall, while some places are likely to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall.
On August 15th, there is a possibility of rain and thundershowers in many areas of western UP and some parts of eastern UP. During this time, special precautions need to be taken in western UP.
Red and Orange Alert in Uttarakhand
The Meteorological Department has issued a red and orange alert for heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand. Rain is expected in 13 districts of the state on Thursday. The department has appealed to people to avoid unnecessary travel and not to go near rivers and streams. According to the Meteorological Department, thunderstorms and very intense to extremely intense showers are possible with lightning in isolated places.
- Red Alert: Dehradun, Tehri, Pauri, Haridwar, Nainital, Bageshwar, and Champawat
- Orange Alert: Pithoragarh, Chamoli, Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag, and Almora
In view of safety, the state government has declared a holiday in all schools and Anganwadi centers in these 7 districts. All educational institutions from class 1 to 12 and Anganwadi centers will remain closed today. The Meteorological Department has said that active to b monsoon conditions will persist in Uttarakhand until August 16th. Rain is also expected in most parts of Punjab and Haryana in the next few days. The IMD has said that rain and thundershowers may be seen in these states as well, so people are advised to remain vigilant.
