**Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms Hit Delhi: IMD Issues Red Alert**
As relentless rain and thunderstorms continue to batter Delhi and its neighboring regions into Saturday evening, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for the National Capital Region (NCR) for the next three hours. The weather agency has updated its forecast map, indicating areas expected to experience moderate to heavy rainfall shortly.
The IMD tweeted, “Updated nowcast map for heavy rainfall over red-coloured districts including Delhi, South Haryana, East Rajasthan, North Gujarat during the next 3 hours.” This alert follows a series of showers across various parts of Delhi on Saturday afternoon, providing some respite from the oppressive humidity.
Rainfall was reported in north, central, south, and southeast Delhi, with the IMD predicting further rain accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning on Sunday. Officials from the Public Works Department’s flood control room addressed approximately 10 complaints of waterlogging throughout the day, most of which were resolved within an hour, according to news agency PTI.
The meteorological department has indicated that rainfall, along with gusty winds, is expected in areas such as Civil Lines, Red Fort, Lajpat Nagar, Narela, Bawana, Alipur, and ITO through Saturday evening and into Sunday. On Saturday, the maximum temperature in Delhi reached 34.5 degrees Celsius, slightly below the seasonal average, while the minimum temperature settled at 25.7 degrees Celsius. Humidity levels peaked at 76 percent around 5:30 PM.
Despite the weather conditions, the city’s air quality remained in the “satisfactory” range, with the Central Pollution Control Board reporting an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 93 at 6 PM. An AQI between 51 and 100 is considered satisfactory, while readings up to 50 are classified as good.
The IMD has advised residents to stay vigilant as the wet weather is expected to persist.
**FAQ**
**What should residents do during heavy rainfall in Delhi?**
Residents are advised to stay indoors, avoid unnecessary travel, and remain alert for updates from the IMD regarding weather conditions and safety precautions.
