Weather Today LIVE: Delhi records its wettest August day in 2 years, IMD predicted light rainfall in parts of NCR today
Weather Today LIVE: Delhi recorded its wettest August day in two years on Saturday, with Safdarjung receiving 98.7 mm of rainfall in the 24 hours ending at 8.30 am.
Delhi has recorded its wettest August day in two years, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting light rainfall in parts of the National Capital Region (NCR) on Sunday. The city has been experiencing heavy rainfall for four consecutive days, causing waterlogging and traffic issues. Safdarjung Observatory recorded 230.1 mm of rain in the first eight days of August, surpassing the city's average monthly rainfall for the month.
An orange alert was issued for isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall in parts of Meghalaya, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttarakhand during the week. The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram identified 155 waterlogging-prone points and is working on solutions to address drainage-related challenges.
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