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Weather Today LIVE: Heavy rainfall continues to lash Delhi, Gurugram; IMD issues red alert in parts of national capital

Weather Today LIVE: Meanwhile, Delhi will continue to witness rainfall for the third consecutive day on Saturday. The IMD issues red and orange alerts in parts of Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida, Faridabad, and Ghaziabad on August 8.

Weather Today LIVE: Heavy rainfall continues to lash Delhi, Gurugram; IMD issues red alert in parts of national capital

Delhi and Gurugram are bracing for continued heavy rainfall as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issues red and orange alerts across parts of the National Capital Region (NCR). The IMD predicts cloudy skies with light to moderate rain in the early hours, followed by another spell of rain in the evening and night. Delhi can expect temperatures to range between 33°C to 35°C during the day and 22°C to 24°C at night.

Palam recorded the most rainfall of the season, with 89 mm in a 12-hour period. The Gurugram Police have been working to keep traffic flowing smoothly, removing broken-down vehicles and ensuring emergency vehicles reach their destinations promptly. The Rajasthan Meteorological Department has also warned of heavy to very heavy showers across the state, with Alwar recording 19.4 mm of rain, Jaipur 4 mm, Dausa 4 mm, and Sangaria 3.5 mm.

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