Heavy rainfall has lashed Delhi, leading to widespread waterlogging and disruptions. The IMD has issued a red alert, warning of continued rainfall until August 5th. Areas like Old Rajinder Nagar are severely affected, with residents and commuters facing major challenges.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Thrissur, Malappuram, and Kozhikode districts in Kerala due to incessant rainfall that has triggered landslides, uprooted trees, and caused waterlogging. The districts are expected to receive extremely heavy rainfall exceeding 204.4mm within 24 hours. An orange alert has also been issued for Idukki and Wayanad, indicating the likelihood of heavy rainfall (64.5mm-204.5mm) from June 1 to June 2. The IMD predicts that isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall will persist over south Peninsular India for the next 4-5 days.
Delhiites experienced extreme heat on Tuesday, May 28, with maximum temperatures reaching close to 50 degrees Celsius. Multiple weather stations recorded record-breaking temperatures, including Mungeshpur and Narela, which observed 49.9 degrees Celsius. The IMD has issued a red alert for the coming days, warning of severe heatwave conditions in six states. With no respite in sight, the severe heatwave is pushing power demand and leading to water shortages across the country.
