IMD forecast: Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad & Gurugram
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a forecast warning of heavy rain and thunderstorms for Delhi NCR on Saturday. This includes Delhi, Noida, Gurgaon, and Ghaziabad, which are expected to experience isolated heavy showers, lightning, and gusty winds. The alert is part of a broader forecast covering 20 states across India.
Residents in the capital region can expect a day of unpredictable weather, with both rain and thunderstorm activity possible. The IMD specifically warns of rain and thunderstorms in Delhi, along with Haryana and Chandigarh, where heavy rain is likely at isolated locations. There is also a risk of thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds in parts of the Delhi NCR region, which may lead to waterlogging or traffic delays in Noida, Gurgaon, and Ghaziabad.
The concern extends beyond Delhi NCR, as neighboring states of Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, and Uttarakhand are also expected to see heavy rainfall over the weekend. This could potentially impact weather conditions in Delhi NCR in the days to come. Additionally, several other regions including Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, northeastern states, Konkan and Goa, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and parts of south India such as Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu, are forecasted to receive heavy to very heavy rain.
Thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds are likely in these areas, with rainfall activity expected to persist nationwide until August 27, 2023.
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