Delhi experienced heavy rainfall on July 23, leading to traffic disruptions and waterlogging in several areas. The Delhi Traffic Police issued advisories to divert traffic and advised commuters to avoid affected stretches. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted more heavy rainfall in several states, including a yellow alert for Delhi on July 24.
The Supreme Court missed a chance to improve the lives of Delhi commuters by upholding the cap on auto rickshaws, prioritizing the interests of auto unions over the needs of riders. This decision, driven by the court’s reluctance to entertain a request from a commercial entity, ignores the realities of Delhi’s public transport system, where auto rickshaws play a crucial role.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena of plotting to kill Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal while in Tihar jail. AAP MP Sanjay Singh, citing medical reports, expressed concern for Kejriwal’s safety and alleged that the BJP and the LG are deliberately misrepresenting his health condition.
The construction of a replica Kedarnath temple in Delhi has sparked controversy, with the head priest of the Ayodhya Ram Temple and priests at the original Kedarnath temple in Uttarakhand raising objections. They argue that replicating the temple would diminish its sanctity and spiritual significance. The Uttarakhand government has clarified that it is not involved in the project, which is being undertaken by a private organization.
Delhi residents faced significant traffic delays on Monday morning due to waterlogged roads following rainfall. While the city bakes under a heatwave, with temperatures soaring to 37.18°C, the weather forecast predicts a slight temperature drop on Tuesday. The Air Quality Index (AQI) remains at 192.0, indicating poor air quality, and authorities advise residents to stay hydrated and limit outdoor exposure.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning in Delhi-NCR over the next few hours. The department also predicts generally cloudy skies with light rain on Sunday, with maximum and minimum temperatures expected to be around 35 and 28 degrees Celsius, respectively. The IMD forecasts wet spells throughout the coming week until July 20, although no heavy rainfall alert is currently in place.
Delhi experienced heavy rainfall on Saturday morning, leading to waterlogging in various parts of the city. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a nowcast warning predicting further wet spell in Delhi-NCR over the next few hours. The IMD forecast suggests precipitation in the national capital for the next five days.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will perform the ‘bhoomi pujan’ for the construction of the twin tunnels for the Goregaon-Mulund Link Road (GMLR) in Mumbai on July 13. The DDA will conduct a thorough inspection of the Yamuna river in Delhi on Saturday to ensure unobstructed flow during the monsoon season. The Odisha government will decide on the reopening of the Ratna Bhandar of the Puri Jagannath temple today. Heavy rain is predicted in Himachal Pradesh on July 13, 14, 17, and 18.
Delhi is projected to become the world’s most populous city by 2028, according to the United Nations World Urbanisation Prospects report. The report also highlights that India will reach its peak population by 2062 and will remain the most populous country until the end of the century.
The Supreme Court is set to deliver its verdict on Friday, July 12, on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s plea challenging his arrest and remand by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the alleged excise policy scam case. The verdict comes after the ED alleged Kejriwal was a key conspirator in the scam, using funds generated from kickbacks for personal expenses. The case pertains to alleged corruption and money laundering in the formulation and execution of the Delhi government’s excise policy for 2021-22.
