Delhi-NCR has been experiencing intermittent showers since Wednesday morning, making the weather pleasant and providing relief from the humid heat. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), there is a possibility of rain in the capital region for the next few days.
Weather Update: Delhi-NCR has been receiving intermittent showers since Wednesday morning, making the weather very pleasant and giving people relief from the humid heat. According to the weather department's forecast, there is a possibility of continuous rain in NCR this week as well. According to the forecast from August 28 to September 1, there is a possibility of rain with thunderstorms every day. The maximum temperature is expected to be between 31 and 33 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature between 23 and 25 degrees Celsius, which is slightly below normal.
Meanwhile, many parts of North India continue to experience heavy rainfall. According to the weather department, there is a possibility of heavy rain in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan on Thursday as well. Jammu will also continue to experience thunderstorms. In addition, the risk of landslides has increased in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh due to heavy rains.
Delhi-NCR Weather and Temperature Forecast
Delhi-NCR is likely to experience continuous thunderstorms from August 28 to September 1. As such, people are feeling relieved due to the temperature being slightly below normal. The weather department has warned that local traffic may be affected due to b winds with light to moderate rain.
Districts with Possibility of Heavy Rain in Jammu & Kashmir
IMD has issued an alert due to continuous rain in Jammu and Kashmir. Satellite images at 5.10 am on Wednesday indicated heavy thunderstorms throughout the region.Districts with possibility of heavy rain:
Jammu, RS Pura, Samba, Akhnoor, Nagrota, Kot Bhalwal, Bishnah, Vijaypur, Purmandal, Kathua, Udhampur
Areas with moderate rain: Reasi, Ramban, Doda, Billawar, Katra, Ramnagar, Hiranagar, Gool, Banihal
IMD has warned that there is also a risk of hailstorms and landslides in these areas, especially people living in hilly areas have been advised to be vigilant.
Rivers in Punjab Overflowing
Due to continuous rains in Punjab, the water level of rivers has increased. The flood situation has become serious in Kapurthala district, while work has been started to evacuate the villages situated on the river bank in Firozpur.
Release of additional water from Pong and Bhakra dams
Rapid increase in water level in Sutlej, Beas and Ravi rivers
The situation of waterlogging in agricultural land and rural areas has alerted the local administration.
First Snowfall of the Season in Ladakh
The high altitude areas of the Union Territory of Ladakh have received the first snowfall of the season. Lower areas received moderate rainfall. According to officials, most of the mountain passes have received light to moderate snowfall in the last 24 hours. The Meteorological Department has issued a 'Red Alert' for Ladakh.
Rain Forecast in Rajasthan
Light to moderate rain is expected in the southern parts of Rajasthan on August 28, while moderate to heavy rain is expected in some places in the southern districts. Rain activity may increase in southeastern Rajasthan from August 29-30. Potentially affected districts: Kota and Udaipur divisions. The India Meteorological Department has predicted heavy rains in some parts of Andhra Pradesh from August 28 to 30.
The Meteorological Department has warned of heavy to very heavy rain with thunderstorms. The possibility of rain has increased due to the low pressure area formed near the Bay of Bengal.
