Delhi residents got relief from the heat and humidity on Saturday as rain lashed parts of the national capital.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a generally cloudy sky in Delhi, with one or two spells of very light to light rain at many places and moderate rain at isolated places from the early morning to forenoon. Another spell of very light to light rain is likely at a few places towards the afternoon or evening.
Temperatures in the capital are expected to remain between 25 degrees Celsius and 36 degrees Celsius. No severe red or orange warning is currently in effect for Delhi, although intermittent rain and humidity are likely to persist.
Rainfall to remain active across several parts of India
The monsoon is expected to remain active across several parts of India through August 27. In northwest India, widespread rainfall is likely over Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit-Baltistan, Muzaffarabad, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi are likely to receive rainfall on August 22, while Uttar Pradesh is expected to see widespread rain from August 22 to 24.
Widespread rainfall is also forecast over Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Vidarbha, Odisha, Jharkhand, Bihar, West Bengal, Sikkim, Assam, Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh. Odisha could receive very heavy rainfall from August 24 to 27, while heavy rain is likely over Chhattisgarh through August 27.
In southern India, widespread rain is expected over coastal Karnataka, Kerala, Mahe and Lakshadweep. Kerala and coastal Karnataka are likely to receive heavy rainfall between August 23 and 25. Konkan and Goa are also expected to see widespread rainfall through August 27.
Heavy rains raise flood concerns
Persistent rainfall in the hilly areas of Uttarakhand’s Garhwal division has disrupted normal life, prompting the administration to remain on alert as water levels in major rivers continue to rise. Garhwal Commissioner Anand Swaroop said several rain- and disaster-related incidents have been reported during the ongoing monsoon season, and people have been advised to remain cautious, according to ANI.
In Himachal Pradesh, persistent heavy rainfall and adverse weather conditions have also affected normal life and infrastructure. According to the State Emergency Operation Centre, 166 roads, including National Highway-003, are blocked, while 130 power transformers and 222 water supply schemes have been affected.
In Odisha, authorities are continuing to monitor flood-affected areas as the state braces for more heavy rainfall. According to IMD reports, 429 villages across 52 blocks had been affected by floodwater as of August 15, while 79 rescue teams had been deployed. The Central Water Commission has also warned of flash-flood risks in parts of the state as further heavy rainfall is forecast.
