New Delhi: National capital is expected to continue to receive moderate rainfall with several insulated intense spells for the next 24 hours, the Indian Meteorology Department said on Monday.
Delhi woke up until the rain last night was unrelenting on Monday morning.
It has received 70 mm rain until 8:30 a.m.
which causes waterlogging in several parts of the city.
“Moderate rainfall in most places with insulated intense spells is very likely over Delhi for the next 24 hours,” said IMD.
According to IMD, rainfall below 15 mm is considered “light”, between 15 and 64.5 mm “moderate”, between 64.5 mm and 115.5 mm “weight” and between 115.6 mm and 204.4 mm ” Very heavy “, and above 204.4 mm is considered” very heavy “.
National capital receives rain spells with varying intensity throughout the day.
While Safdarjung received rain of 38.4 mm from 8:30 a.m.
to 5:30 a.m., Palam recorded 66.6 mm rain in the same duration.
The weather department issued an advisor who suggested “the slippery road and traffic disturbance” due to storms and rain.
It is also warned against “partial damage to plantations, horticulture, stand plants, vulnerable structures, kutcha houses and huts” because of rain and strong winds.
It adds that moderate rain spells to severe can cause “occasional reduction of visibility” and waterlogging can occur in lowland areas.
Delhi traffic police also reported waterlogging in Pulpelapur under the train bridge.
“Traffic is diverted from MB Road to Mathura Road,” he said on Twitter.
The IMD also advises people to stay in the room, close the windows and doors, and do not take refuge under the tree.
“Don’t lie on the concrete floor and don’t lean on the concrete wall.
Unplug electrical / electronic equipment.
Immediately get out of the water body.
Keep away from all objects that do electricity,” the meeting department is recommended.
The city records a minimum temperature of 24.2 degrees Celsius, three points below normal for this season, and a maximum temperature of 26.5 degrees Celsius, eight notches below normal.
The relative humidity was recorded at 98 percent at 5:30 a.m.
The minimum and maximum temperature on Tuesday is predicted 24 and 32 degrees Celsius respectively.
Data from the Central Pollution Control Agency (CPCB) shows that the air quality index (AQI) at 6pm in Delhi stands at 57.
AQI between zeros and 50 is considered ‘good’, 51 and 200 ‘satisfying’, 101 and 200 ‘moderate’ , 201 and 300 ‘poor’, 301 and 400 ‘very poor’, and 401 and 500 ‘severe’.
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Moderate rainfall to continue in Delhi: IMD
