IMD Issues Yellow Alert for Delhi: Rain, Thunderstorms & Gusty Winds Forecast Until Thursday

IMD Issues Yellow Alert for Delhi: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Delhi till June 19 for thunderstorms along with lightning and gusty winds on Wednesday. The IMD has predicted moderate rainfall and thundersqualls with wind speeds reaching 50 to 60 kmph.

Delhi's minimum temperature was recorded at 28 degrees Celsius, 0.5 degrees above the normal, according to the weather department. The maximum temperature for the day is expected to settle at 36 degrees Celsius, the IMD said.

The IMD's alert comes after heavy rainfall on June 17 led to significant disruptions, including the diversion of at least 12 flights at Delhi airport. Key areas in the city, such as the underpass near Delhi Cantonment and Zakhira, experienced knee-deep waterlogging, affecting vehicular movement.

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According to official IMD data, rainfall measurements included 10 mm at Safdarjung, 5 mm at Lodhi Road, 41 mm at Pusa, 15 mm at Narayana, and 23 mm at Ayanagar. The IMD has highlighted potential hazards such as intense lightning and disruptions to traffic, flights, and train services due to the thunderstorms.

Residents of Delhi are advised to remain indoors and avoid non-essential travel, particularly in areas prone to waterlogging. The IMD has also recommended unplugging electrical appliances during storms to prevent lightning-induced damage.

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The IMD predicted thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, moderate to heavy rainfall, and gusty winds with a speed between 40 to 50 kilometres per hour during the night.

The weather department issued a red alert for Odisha, Jharkhand, and parts of West Bengal for Wednesday, June 18. Heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and strong surface winds are expected in all three states, while an orange alert has been issued in Bihar. Further, a red alert was issued in Assam, and an orange alert has been issued in bordering states in Northeast India, warning of moderate to heavy rainfall and thunderstorms throughout the day today.

The IMD has issued an ‘orange’ alert for Karnataka, indicating heavy to very heavy rainfall, along with thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds, with speeds reaching 40-50 kmph, across the state. Other parts of South India such as Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal, Kerala, Mahe, Lakshadweep, coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, Rayalaseema, and Telangana will also receive light to moderate rainfall today.

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