The monsoon is active across the country, with varying effects in different states. While Delhi-NCR is grappling with humid heat, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Karnataka are experiencing deteriorating conditions due to torrential rainfall.
Weather Forecast: Delhi-NCR is once again facing oppressive humidity. However, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), there is a possibility of intermittent rain with thunderstorms in Delhi for the next week, which may lead to a drop in temperature. Despite this, relief from the humidity will take time due to the increased moisture.
Meanwhile, the heavy rainfall continues in Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand, leading to waterlogging and landslides in many places.
Severe Humidity in Delhi-NCR
The humid heat has made life difficult for people in Delhi-NCR for the past few days. The temperature is consistently reaching 36-37 degrees Celsius, and the humidity is around 80%, intensifying the sticky heat. However, according to the IMD, there is a possibility of light rain with thunderstorms in Delhi from July 4 to 8.
This will bring a slight decrease in the maximum and minimum temperatures, which may provide some relief to people. The temperature is expected to drop to 33 degrees Celsius around July 6, but the humidity may reach 90%, which could maintain the humidity problem.
Cloudburst Devastation in Himachal, 13 Deaths in Mandi
Cloudbursts and flash floods wreaked havoc in the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh on Tuesday. Rescue teams recovered two more bodies on Thursday, bringing the death toll to 13, while 29 people are still missing. The Manali-Keelang road was also disrupted due to the cloudburst, and it has been temporarily diverted via the Rohtang Pass. The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) team is working to open the roads. The local administration has advised people to stay in safe places.
Alert in Uttarakhand, Chardham Yatra Temporarily Halted
In Uttarakhand, rivers are overflowing due to continuous rainfall, and landslides have occurred in several places. The state government has announced the temporary suspension of the Chardham Yatra, keeping in mind the safety of the pilgrims. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said, "Our priority is the safety of the pilgrims; the yatra will resume after the weather normalizes." SDRF and NDRF teams have been deployed in every district.
Heavy Rainfall in Rajasthan, 320 mm Recorded in Bassi
The second phase of the monsoon has caused havoc in Rajasthan. Heavy to very heavy rainfall was recorded in several districts in the last 24 hours. 320 mm of rainfall was recorded in Bassi, Chittorgarh district, which disrupted public life. The Meteorological Department has issued a forecast for light to moderate rain with heavy rainfall at some places in eastern Rajasthan for the next week.
Red Alert for Heavy Rainfall in Karnataka
The Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall in Karnataka for 7 days. The possibility of b winds at speeds of 30-40 kmph and very heavy rainfall has been predicted, especially in the districts of Dakshina Kannada, Uttara Kannada, and Udupi. The Meteorological Department stated that this situation is due to the monsoon trough and offshore trough. The situation is expected to remain the same for the next two days, and the intensity of the rain may decrease slightly thereafter.
According to senior scientists at IMD, the active monsoon trough will bring heavy rainfall in many places in central and northwest India. There will be a risk of landslides and flash floods in the hilly states, so people should be cautious.
