New Delhi on red alert as heavy rains pound the city
Heavy rains have pounded New Delhi and its surrounding towns, disrupting traffic and leaving commuters stranded.
A heavy rain alert has been issued across India, affecting Delhi, Kerala, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and several other states. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasted heavy rainfall in the next 24 hours for Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala, among others. Delhi was placed under a red alert, experiencing its heaviest rainfall of August so far, with the Met department predicting continued downpours into the evening and night.
In Kerala, seven districts, including Alappuzha, Kottayam, and Ernakulam, were under a red alert, while Pathanamthitta, Idukki, and other districts received an orange or yellow alert. Educational institutions in Ernakulam, Thrissur, and other affected areas announced holidays due to the ongoing rains. In Himachal Pradesh, 145 roads were shut due to heavy rain, and the state's Emergency Operation Centre reported disruptions in water supply schemes and electricity transformers.
Uttarakhand faced disruptions as heavy rains rose water levels in major rivers, including the Alaknanda, Bhagirathi, Mandakini, and Ganga, resulting in school closures and road closures, including four national highways. Odisha, Coastal Karnataka, South Interior Karnataka, East Madhya Pradesh, East Rajasthan, and other regions were also expected to face heavy to very heavy rainfall in the next 24 hours, with the IMD forecasting similar conditions in various parts of the country.
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