Delhi and its surrounding areas experienced heavy rainfall on Friday morning, leading to waterlogging and traffic disruptions. While the official arrival of monsoon is anticipated in the next few days, the downpour has already brought a taste of the rainy season to the region.
Heavy rainfall in Delhi, Noida, and Gurugram has brought much-needed relief from the heat, but also resulted in severe waterlogging and crippling traffic jams across the national capital. Videos show submerged vehicles, flooded roads, and massive traffic snarls, highlighting the infrastructure challenges faced by the city during heavy rains.
Delhi-NCR will continue to experience extreme temperatures until May 29, as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD). A red alert has been issued for the region, which includes Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida, Ghaziabad, and Faridabad. This year’s heat waves in April were worse than last year’s, making it the warmest year on record. Other states like Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, and parts of Uttar Pradesh will also face severe heatwave conditions this week. Heatwaves have also been predicted in isolated pockets of Jammu, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, and Uttar Pradesh till May 27. Heatwaves occur when temperatures are unusually high compared to the normal range for a particular region. The threshold for a heatwave varies based on the temperature climatology of the region. A severe heatwave is declared when the departure from normal exceeds 6.4 notches.
Uber has received an aggregator license under the Delhi Premium Bus Scheme, allowing it to operate shuttle bus services for commuters in Delhi-NCR. Passengers can pre-book seats on their preferred route through the Uber Shuttle option in the Uber app, providing a seamless and convenient commuting experience.
IKEA, a renowned Swedish furnishing brand, has solidified a partnership with Rhenus, a global logistics leader, to establish a substantial warehousing facility in close proximity to Gurugram. This strategic collaboration aims to bolster IKEA’s home delivery services within the Delhi-NCR region.
India has witnessed a significant number of mumps cases in recent times. Over 2500 cases were reported in March, primarily in the Delhi-NCR region. Additionally, cases have been reported in Maharashtra and Telangana. Mumps is a viral infection spread through direct contact or airborne droplets from an infected person’s respiratory tract. It commonly affects children between the ages of 5-9, but adolescents and adults can also be susceptible. Symptoms include swollen salivary glands, fever, headache, muscle ache, and facial pain. Vaccination with the MMR vaccine is crucial for prevention, with two doses recommended for children. Adults may need additional vaccination as immunity weakens over time. Basic hygiene practices like handwashing and avoiding contact with infected individuals can also help prevent infection. Currently, there is no specific treatment for mumps, and most people recover within 3-10 days. Rest, hydration, a soft diet, and cold/warm compresses can alleviate symptoms.
Several schools in Delhi-NCR received bomb threats via email on Wednesday morning, sparking a flurry of police activity. The emails, sent from an email ID linked to the terrorist group Islamic State, created panic, prompting evacuations and heightened security across the region. Although the threats have so far proven to be hoaxes, investigations are ongoing to determine the source and intent behind them.
A series of threatening emails sent to approximately 100 schools in the Delhi-NCR region on Wednesday has sparked concern and prompted an investigation by the Delhi Police. The emails contain chilling threats, including instructions to kill and drive out recipients and mentioning explosive devices in schools. Several prominent schools in the region, such as Mother Mary’s School, Sanskriti School, Delhi Public School, and Amity School, have confirmed receiving these threatening messages.
Delhi-NCR experienced a significant increase in land deals in FY 2024, with 29 deals covering approximately 314 acres, compared to 23 deals and 273.9 acres in FY 2023. Gurugram led the way with 22 deals totaling 208.22 acres, primarily for residential development. NCR as a whole surpassed other regions, followed by MMR with 19 deals and 157 acres.
In an unexpected turn of events, several parts of Delhi experienced precipitation ranging from light to moderate intensity on Tuesday evening. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) had earlier predicted the likelihood of moderate rainfall and strong winds in Delhi-NCR (Dadri, Greater Noida) and surrounding areas, including Safidon, Barwala, Jind, Hissar, Hansi, Meham, Tosham, Bhiwani, Loharu, Kosali, and Mahendargarh.
