IMD red alert in Delhi: Heavy rain, thunderstorms in several areas

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for heavy rain and thunderstorms across several parts of Delhi, as the city's August rainfall has already surpassed its normal mark. As of August 24, Delhi's primary weather station at Safdarjung has recorded 246.2 mm of rainfall over 12 rainy days, surpassing the city's August long-period average (LPA) of 226.8 mm.

The red alert, valid until 2 pm on Monday, includes heavy rain and thunderstorms with lightning, accompanied by winds of 30-40 kmph, likely at isolated places across several parts of the city.

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