Several parts of Delhi experienced waterlogging on Saturday, August 8, with heavy rains after the morning, along with the national capital, in the affected parts, in the affected parts, in other areas of Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram, and NCR, slowed down traffic.
According to news agency Annie, areas like Shastri Bhavan, RK Puram, Moti Bagh and Kidwai city received intense rainfall, while light rains along with Mathura Road also caused waterlogging. In Bharat Mandapam, after rain in the morning, water accumulated near gate number 7.
IMD forecast for today
The Meteorological Department of India (IMD) has predicted “thunderstorms with rain” for Saturday, with a maximum temperature of about 33 ° C and the minimum temperature is expected to hop near 25 ° C.
IMD said in its latest bulletin, “Medium to thunderstorms and electricity (30–40 km/h winds) are likely to be heavy to heavy rains throughout Delhi and NCR.”
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On Friday, Delhi recorded a maximum temperature of 36.2 ° C – two places above normal – and minimum 26.8 ° C, slightly below seasonal average.
No rain was recorded in the last 24 hours, in which the level of humidity was 56% in the morning to 56% in the evening. IMD has indicated that thunder and rain activity will continue in the next few days.
Traffic disruption
Delhi Traffic Police issued advice on the road number 40 to avoid the Jakhira railway underpass, urging the passengers, which has been performed in the waterfall. The traffic diversion is near Inderalok Chowk, in which the vehicles of Shastri Nagar/KD Chowk have been taken towards Chaudhary Nahar Singh Marg and vice versa. Officials advised the motorists to use alternative routes for smooth travel.
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Air -grass
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) was at 116 on Friday, placed in the “medium” category. An AQI between 101 and 200 is considered moderate, with potential breathing discomfort for sensitive groups.
Heavy rain in Himachal Pradesh
Meanwhile, IMD has issued an orange warning for 11 and 12 August in three districts of Himachal Pradesh and a yellow alert for the rest, continuous rain warning in the hill state.
The ongoing monsoon has already caused a lot of damage in Himachal. According to official data, from June 20, 202 deaths have been recorded in monsoon-related incidents.
