Delhi Weather News Updates: Rain lashes several parts of Delhi; thunderstorm with rain forecast
Delhi Rain Live Updates: Heavy rainfall lashed several parts of Delhi on Tuesday. Areas including Minto Bridge, Vijay Chowk, Moti Bagh flyover, Rafi Marg, and Nizamuddin flyover witnessed intense showers. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Tuesday's forecast says "thunderstorm with rain." The maximum temperature is going to be 34 degrees Celsius, and the minimum temperature is going to be 25 degrees Celsius.Meanwhile, the monsoon season has battered Himachal Pradesh, leaving 229 people dead, including 119 in rain-related incidents and 110 in road accidents, according to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA).From June 20 to August 11, the state recorded Rs 2,00,741.57 lakh (over Rs 2,007 crore) in cumulative losses to human life, public and private property, agriculture, horticulture, livestock, and infrastructure. The toll on animals includes 1,611 cattle deaths and 25,755 poultry birds lost.SDMA reported that the monsoon has severely disrupted basic infrastructure across districts; meanwhile, PWD roads worth Rs 1,07,181.80 lakh were damaged. Jal Shakti water schemes hit: Rs 68,299.78 lakh, and power supply infrastructure worth Rs 13,946.69 lakh got damaged.Additional damage was reported to health, education, rural and urban development, and animal husbandry departments, totalling thousands of lakhs. Housing losses are significant, with 916 houses fully damaged and 27,366 partially damaged, along with 627 cow sheds and 951 labour sheds/huts destroyed.Kangra reported the highest number of rain-related deaths at 26, followed by Mandi (23), Chamba (9), Kullu (10), Kinnaur (8), Lahaul & Spiti (5), Shimla (6), Bilaspur (7), Una (7), Hamirpur (13), Sirmaur (2), and Solan (3). Mandi topped this category with 21 fatalities, followed by Chamba (17), Shimla (15), Kangra (9), Kinnaur (8), Kullu (8), Solan (12), Hamirpur (3), Bilaspur (3), Sirmaur (7), Una (6), and Lahaul & Spiti (1).Authorities say restoration work is ongoing, but repeated landslides, road blockages, and continued heavy rainfall are slowing progress. The SDMA has warned of heightened risks in vulnerable zones and urged the public to follow safety advisories. Show more
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Hans India
an hour ago
- Hans India
Madhya Pradesh weather alert: Very heavy rain, thunderstorms likely in several districts
The weather centre of Bhopal of India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a sweeping alert for Madhya Pradesh, warning of very heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and lightning across more several districts over the next 48 hours. A red alert has been declared for Barwani and Burhanpur, where rainfall may exceed 8 inches by Monday morning. Districts including Harda, Khandwa, Khargone, and parts of the Narmadapuram and Indore divisions are under orange and yellow alerts, with heavy to very heavy rain expected. The IMD has also flagged the risk of gusty winds, lightning strikes, and waterlogging in low-lying areas, urging residents to avoid travel and take shelter indoors during storm activity. The weather disturbance is being driven by a complex system of upper air cyclonic circulations and low-pressure areas. A fresh low-pressure zone has formed over the Bay of Bengal near north Andhra Pradesh and south Odisha coasts, which is expected to intensify into a depression and move west-northwestward, crossing the coast by August 19. Simultaneously, a remnant cyclonic circulation from Vidarbha is drifting toward Gujarat, while a monsoon trough continues to stretch across central India, enhancing rainfall activity. In the western belt, including Bhopal, Ujjain, Dewas, and Sehore, light to moderate rain with thunderstorms is forecast. Bhopal recorded 8 mm of rainfall on Saturday, with temperatures hovering around 31 degrees Celsius during the day and 24 degrees Celsius at night. Eastern districts such as Jabalpur, Shahdol, Rewa, and Sagar have already received 30 per cent more rainfall than average, while the western divisions are 20 per cent above normal. Overall, the state has received 84 per cent of its seasonal quota, with 25 per cent excess rainfall so far. In districts like Singrauli, Sidhi, Satna, and Mandla, scattered thunderstorms and lightning are expected to continue through the week, with wind speeds reaching up to 50 km/h in some areas. The weather center has advised farmers to avoid working in open fields, unplug electrical appliances, and refrain from sheltering under trees or electric poles during storm conditions. Travelers are urged to plan ahead, as visibility may be severely reduced and roads may become impassable due to flooding. Authorities have recommended avoiding bridges and elevated roads during peak storm hours. With the monsoon trough active and multiple weather systems converging, the next 72 hours are critical for central India. Residents are advised to stay tuned to official advisories and take all necessary precautions to ensure safety.
Time of India
2 hours ago
- Time of India
Showers cool Patna, but IMD warns of rain ahead
Patna: People in Patna got much-needed relief from hot and humid weather on Sunday afternoon, as a spell of rain, accompanied by light wind, brought down the temperature. According to the Indian meteorological department (IMD), while light showers are expected to continue in the state till Aug 20, moderate to heavy rainfall would again start from Aug 21. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now A yellow alert for light rainfall and thunderstorms were issued for several districts on Sunday, including Patna, Gaya, Jehanabad, West and East Champaran, Siwan, Saran, Sitamarhi, Muzaffarpur, Vaishali, Gopalganj, Sheohar, Aurangabad, Nawada, Banka, Begusarai and Darbhanga. For Monday, the IMD has warned of thunderstorms and lightning in 17 districts—West and East Champaran, Gopalganj, Siwan, Saran, Supaul, Araria, Kishanganj, Purnia, Katihar, Madhepura, Saharsa, Khagaria, Bhagalpur, Munger, Jamui and Banka. A similar alert has been issued for the northern districts on Tuesday. However, scattered showers at a few places are likely to occur in the northern districts and isolated rainfall at one or two places in the southern districts for the next two days. According to the weather bulletin issued on Sunday, no major change in the maximum or minimum temperature is expected to occur over the next five days across the state, contrary to the previous bulletin which predicted a rise in the next three to four days. The maximum temperature is expected to range between 32-34 degrees Celsius. On Sunday, the state's highest maximum temperature was recorded at Valmiki Nagar at 36.2 degrees Celsius, followed by 35.7 degrees Celsius in Patna. Light rainfall was recorded in Gaya, Bhagalpur, West Champaran, Muzaffarpur, Purnia, Darbhanga, Dehri, Madhubani, Madhepura, Vaishali, Bikramganj, Arwal and Supaul.
News18
2 hours ago
- News18
Himachal CM Sukhu Reviews Flood, Landslide Situation In Mandi, Kullu
Last Updated: CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu reviewed the impact of continuous rainfall in Mandi, Kullu, and Kinnaur. Flash floods disrupted traffic on the Chandigarh-Manali Highway. Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu reviewed the impact of continuous rainfall in Mandi, Kullu, and Kinnaur districts on Sunday. The CM spoke to the Deputy Commissioners of the affected districts, seeking detailed reports on the extent of damage, and directed them to send comprehensive reports to the state government. He also instructed the district administrations to extend all possible assistance to the affected families and to ensure swift and effective relief measures, news agency ANI reported. CM Sukhu instructed officials to speed up the restoration of blocked roads and step up relief operations. He also urged people to stay away from rivers and streams and to adhere to advisories issued by district administrations strictly. #WATCH | Takoli, Himachal Pradesh: Multiple flash flood incidents reported today in Mandi district at Panarsa, Takoli and Nagwain areas along the Mandi–Kullu stretch of the Chandigarh–Manali National Highway.(Visuals from Mandi-Kullu Highway; Source: SP Mandi) — ANI (@ANI) August 17, 2025 Stressing citizen safety, the Chief Minister said it remains the State Government's top priority and assured that the Government stands firmly with the people during this difficult period. 'There have been a lot of landslides due to heavy rain. A lot of damage has been done to both public and private properties. We will plan the movement of the transports; this will be our target for today," Devgan said. Flash floods struck Panarsa, Takoli, and Nagwain along the Mandi-Kullu section of the Chandigarh-Manali National Highway, cutting connectivity at several points and severely disrupting traffic. No casualties have been reported so far, ASP Mandi Sachin Hiremath said. Police personnel are maintaining a strict vigil at affected sites, while restoration work is underway to reopen the route. Himachal Pradesh continues to reel under heavy monsoon rains. According to the Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (HPSDMA), the state has recorded 261 deaths between June 20 and August 16, 2025, ANI reported. Of these, 136 were caused by rain-related incidents such as landslides, floods, flash floods, drowning, electrocution, and house collapses, while 125 lives were lost in road accidents. Mandi district has been particularly affected, reporting 26 rain-related deaths and extensive damage to infrastructure. Other severely hit districts include Kangra (28 deaths), Chamba (10), and Kullu (11). The HPSDMA report highlights damage worth Rs 2,14,457 lakh to public and private property. Roads, water supply schemes, agriculture, horticulture, and electricity infrastructure have suffered heavily. The Public Works Department alone reported losses exceeding Rs 1.18 lakh crore, while combined agricultural and horticultural losses are estimated at over Rs 83,000 crore. Road connectivity remains one of the worst-hit sectors, with frequent blockages on NH-05 (Kinnaur) and NH-305 (Kullu), leaving several interior villages cut off and delaying rescue and relief operations. Location : Himachal Pradesh, India, India First Published: News india Himachal CM Sukhu Reviews Flood, Landslide Situation In Mandi, Kullu Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
