Delhi and several other states are bracing for continued heavy rainfall, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issues alerts and warnings across the region. Here’s a breakdown of what’s happening now and what you should be aware of.
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## Weather Conditions in Delhi and NCR
For the second day in a row, DELHI is dealing with heavy rain and thunderstorms. A yellow alert issued by the IMD forecasts ongoing rainfall across the city. Earlier in the week, consistent downpours caused widespread waterlogging across Delhi and neighboring regions.
On Friday morning, skies remained cloudy with expectations of light to moderate showers at most places, including brief heavy rainfall in some areas early in the day. The city may see lighter rain later in the day into the night.
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## Flash Flood Risks Across Four States
The IMD has issued a **flash flood warning** for select areas in the following states for the next 24 hours:
– **Kerala & Mahe**: Districts Bala Nadu heights including Wayanad, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Palakkad, Thrissur, Ernakulam, Idukki, and Kottayam
– **Tamil Nadu – Puducherry & Karaikal**: Coimbatore, Nilgiris, Dindigul, Theni
– **Himachal Pradesh**: Shimla, Sirmaur
– **Uttarakhand**: Dehradun, Uttarkashi, Garhwal Pauri, Garhwal Tehri, Rudraprayag, Almora, Bageshwar, Chamoli, Champawat, Nainital, Pithoragarh
These regions are expected to face **low to moderate** risk, with vulnerable watersheds and urban neighbourhoods especially impacted.
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## Broader Rainfall Forecast and Weather Alerts
In addition to localised flash flood concerns, widespread heavy and very heavy rainfall is expected across numerous states:
– **High risk of heavy to very heavy rain**: Kerala & Mahe, Coastal Karnataka, South Interior Karnataka, East Rajasthan, East Madhya Pradesh, Odisha.
– **Heavy rain expected** over Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Jharkhand, Himachal Pradesh, West and East Madhya Pradesh, Konkan & Goa.
Forecasts suggest a pattern: **normal to below-normal** rainfall during the first half of the week, shifting to **normal to above-normal** in the latter half. The southwest monsoon has reactivated over Rajasthan, bringing renewed heavy showers.
A low-pressure area is also likely to form over coastal West Bengal and the northwest Bay of Bengal by early Saturday, which may trigger heavy to very heavy rainfall in southern districts nearby.
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## Key Incidents and Local Impacts
– **Delhi’s Sainik Farms** remains severely waterlogged, posing challenges for residents and commuters.
– In **northwest Delhi’s Vijay Nagar**, the rains caused the collapse of a boundary wall in the Vijay Nagar Double Storey area, damaging several parked vehicles.
– Water levels in rivers like the Alaknanda and Mandakini have risen sharply; locals have rallied for caution. Rudraprayag officials are warning residents to avoid riverbanks and report any incidents immediately.
– Following severe flooding in Gurugram, the Haryana government announced the transfer of the Municipal Corporation Commissioner, Pradeep Dahiya. The move was described as routine, not directly linked to the weather.
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## Take Precautions If You’re in Affected Areas
With warnings already in effect, it’s wise to take proactive steps:
– Stay updated through trusted weather alerts and local authorities.
– Avoid low-lying or flood-prone areas; moving to higher ground may be necessary.
– Exercise caution near rivers or streams, especially if water levels rise suddenly.
– Prepare for disruptions: traffic may be impacted, and commuting could become challenging.
– Have emergency supplies ready, including clean water and flashlights.
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The weather outlook remains dynamic, particularly with intensified rainfall expected across multiple states and escalating risks of flash floods in vulnerable regions. For daily travellers, city residents, or people living near rivers or in flood-prone zones, staying alert and heeding official advisories is crucial until conditions improve.
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