Wall Collapse Injures Eight Amidst Sudden Rainfall and Storm in Delhi
As heavy rainfall and a storm lashed Delhi on Tuesday evening, a wall collapse incident in Khirki Extension resulted in eight individuals sustaining injuries. Six people suffered minor injuries, while two others were seriously injured. According to the police, the wall collapse occurred on the top floor of a house, impacting residents of a neighboring house who were on their roof at the time of the incident.
Weather Change in Delhi
Delhi witnessed a sudden shift in weather conditions on Tuesday, with rain providing respite from the sweltering heat that had gripped the city in April. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had earlier predicted temperatures to hover around 38 degrees Celsius in the coming days, with a chance of light rain. However, IMD Senior Scientist Dr. Naresh Kumar cautioned that temperatures in Eastern India could reach 44 degrees Celsius in the next 4-5 days.
Dr. Kumar further indicated that the heatwave conditions prevalent in East India were likely to persist in certain states for the upcoming 4-5 days. Meanwhile, he stated that temperatures in Northwest India, including Delhi, were not anticipated to approach or exceed 41 degrees Celsius.
Ongoing Heatwave Situation
The IMD’s senior scientist in Delhi highlighted that East India is currently experiencing a heatwave, which is projected to continue in some states for the next 4-5 days.
