Delhi-NCR faced yet another deluge of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms on Thursday, in an unexpected turn of events amid the bone-chilling winter temperatures. This downpour, which began on Wednesday, has resulted in blocked roads and widespread waterlogging throughout the city, further complicating the lives of residents already struggling with harsh winter conditions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts that this inclement weather will persist throughout the day.
According to the IMD, one weather system is currently moving across Delhi, bringing light to moderate rainfall, along with thunderstorms, lightning, and strong gusts of wind to various areas. Another weather system originating from Rohtak and Jhajjar in Haryana is en route to Delhi, likely to bring another round of rainfall and thunderstorms within the next few hours.
The heavy rains have impacted several parts of the national capital, including RK Puram, Safdarjung, INA market, Sarai Kale Khan, and Lodhi colony, which experienced significant rainfall on Wednesday.
Furthermore, regions in the Western Himalayas, such as Jammu, Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand, have also witnessed rainfall and snowfall. This weather pattern is expected to continue over the next few days due to the influence of western disturbances.
The Regional Meteorological Centre in Delhi has forecasted thunderstorms with light to moderate rainfall in specific areas of Delhi and NCR, including Gurugram and Jhajjar in Haryana. Similarly, parts of Jammu, Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit, Baltistan, Muzaffarabad, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand are likely to experience light to moderate snowfall in the coming days.
Earlier forecasts by the IMD indicated scattered to fairly widespread rainfall over Punjab, Chandigarh, Haryana, and Delhi, with isolated to scattered rainfall over Uttar Pradesh and East Rajasthan between January 31 and February 1.
Despite these challenging weather conditions, the IMD assures that no cold wave conditions are expected across the country in the next five days, providing some relief to residents amidst this inclement weather.
Delhi-NCR experienced heavy rainfall for the second consecutive day, resulting in road blockages and widespread waterlogging. The downpour caused major disruptions in the daily lives of residents, with traffic congestion and delays being reported across the city. The heavy showers also led to waterlogging in low-lying areas, causing inconvenience to commuters and increasing the risk of accidents. Authorities have advised people to stay indoors and take necessary precautions during this period of intense rainfall.
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