Early on Friday, light showers impacted parts of Delhi. The IMD forecasts intermittent rain in the national capital until August 5. The heavy rains that hit on Wednesday evening caused significant disruption, flooding large sections of the city. This deluge resulted in tragic incidents, including the drowning of a 22-year-old woman and her toddler in Ghazipur. Major roads were congested, with many areas resembling rivers, leaving numerous individuals stranded.

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Uttarakhand Cloudburst Blocks Key Route

On August 1, 2024,

a cloudburst near Junglechatti, Lincholi, Kedarghati in Rudraprayag led to the complete closure of the road to Rambada and Bhimbali Lincholi. The intense rainfall severely damaged the route, prompting a large-scale rescue mission. According to the Uttarakhand police, 737 people were airlifted by helicopter, and around 2,670 individuals were transported to Sonprayag by relief teams as of Thursday.

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IAF Mobilizes for Rescue Operations

August 2, 2024 09:25 AM
The Indian Air Force has deployed a Chinook and a Mi-17V5 helicopter to support rescue operations in the Kedar Valley of Uttarakhand. These aircraft are providing vital aid and coordination with state officials.

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Delhi Experiences Extreme Rainfall

August 2, 2024 08:49 AM
Six weather stations in Delhi recorded over 100 mm of rain in a single day, an event described by the IMD as an “extremely intense spell.” The Safdarjung station reported 107 mm of rain in the past 24 hours. Other stations with notable rainfall include Mayur Vihar (147 mm), Najafgarh and Ridge (113 mm), and Lodi Road (106 mm). The IMD clarified that this intense rainfall was not a cloudburst but a highly severe weather event.

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Weather Alerts in Effect

August 2, 2024 08:18 AM
The IMD has issued a ‘yellow’ alert for Thursday and Friday, anticipating light to moderate rain in Delhi. This alert warns of potential issues such as slippery roads, reduced visibility, traffic delays, and localized waterlogging in low-lying areas.

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Rain-Related Disruptions in Delhi

August 2, 2024 08:11 AM
Wednesday’s heavy rainfall offered a temporary break from the humid conditions in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR). However, the downpours led to severe traffic congestion and other rain-related problems throughout the city. The IMD had previously warned that the showers could lead to hazardous conditions such as slippery roads and disruptions.