Delhi Weather Alert: Orange Warning Issued for Heavy Rainfall, Strong Winds, and Lightning

The IMD has issued an orange alert for Delhi-NCR, warning of thunderstorms with lightning, moderate to heavy rainfall, and thundersqualls. Residents have been advised to stay indoors and avoid travel. The showers are expected to bring the maximum temperature down to 33-36 degrees Celsius, with the minimum likely to hover between 26 and 28 degrees Celsius.

Title: IMD Issues Orange Alert for Delhi-NCR, Warning of Thunderstorms and Rainfall

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Delhi-NCR, warning of thunderstorms with lightning, moderate to heavy rainfall, and thundersqualls. Residents have been advised to stay indoors and avoid travel. The showers are expected to bring the maximum temperature down to 33-36 degrees Celsius, with the minimum likely to hover between 26 and 28 degrees Celsius [1].

The IMD forecast indicates that the thunderstorms and heavy rainfall could lead to significant disruptions in daily life. Traffic congestion and flight delays are expected, as seen during previous weather events in the region [1]. The IMD has advised residents to unplug electrical appliances during storms to prevent lightning-induced damage [1].

The orange alert is in place for the next two days, with the weather department predicting continued chances of rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds [1]. The air quality in Delhi is currently moderate, with an AQI of 104 at 4 pm [1].

In addition to Delhi, neighboring states such as Haryana, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh have also been issued alerts for heavy rainfall and thunderstorms [2]. The IMD has warned of hailstorms and strong winds, with gusts reaching up to 70 km/h in some areas [2].

The Southwest monsoon is expected to bring heavy rainfall to South Peninsular India and Konkan and Goa, while heatwave conditions are likely to continue in Northwest India [3]. The IMD has forecasted that some regions will receive monsoon rains soon, with the monsoon likely to be in an active phase over the next few days [3].

References:
[1] https://m.economictimes.com/news/india/delhi-weather-imd-issues-yellow-alert-for-rain-predicts-thunderstorm-and-gusty-winds/articleshow/121920403.cms
[2] https://www.business-standard.com/india-news/delhi-rainfall-thunderstorm-imd-forecast-orange-alert-125061700611_1.html
[3] https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/delhi-weather-update-imd-forecasts-rain-alert-thunderstorm-gusty-winds/articleshow/121843412.cms