Delhi-NCR weather today (August 24): IMD alerts
India's weather remains unsettled on Monday, August 24, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting rain in Delhi-NCR and heavy showers in Uttarakhand, Odisha, and Telangana. Odisha is particularly likely to experience intense rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds.
Delhi-NCR is forecast to have cloudy conditions with light rain or occasional thundershowers. Delhi, New Delhi, Noida, and Gurugram may encounter intermittent showers throughout the day as the monsoon pattern persists across the region. Residents are advised to prepare for rapid weather changes, particularly if traveling or commuting during a rain spell.
Uttarakhand is among the northern states facing the greatest risk of heavy rain, thunderstorms, and lightning. The IMD has warned of isolated heavy rainfall along with potential flooding and landslides in vulnerable hilly areas due to intense showers.
Odisha is bracing for one of the strongest rain warnings for Monday, with the IMD forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated locations. Thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds are expected in parts of the state, driven by a low-pressure system over the northwest Bay of Bengal. The risk of flooding, landslides, and disrupted road connectivity in vulnerable hilly regions remains high.
Telangana is also expected to receive heavy rain at isolated places on Monday, with thunderstorms, lightning, and potentially strong winds. Hyderabad and other parts of Telangana may experience sudden rain and thunderstorm activity throughout the day. Travelers outdoors should remain alert to changing conditions.
While the focus is on these four states, the IMD has issued warnings for heavy rainfall at isolated places across several other regions, including parts of the Northeast, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and along the east coast. Odisha is expected to remain among the areas with the highest rainfall risk, with wet weather conditions likely to continue across several parts of the country through the week.
Local weather updates will be crucial for commuters, travelers, and residents in areas prone to heavy rain.
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