Rainfall Causes Waterlogging, Severe Infrastructure Damage In Ayodhya, Monsoon Advances In Delhi-NCR
Rainfall further led to waterlogging in parts of Ayodhya. Earlier this week, the Chief Priest of the Ram Mandir had said that water had been leaking from the ceiling during rainfall.
Nearly six months after the inauguration of the Shri Ram Janambhoomi Temple in Ayodhya, the city is grappling with severe infrastructural challenges due to heavy rain and thunderstorms early Wednesday morning. The downpour exacerbated existing issues, with Rampath, a major road near Vidya Mandir School, suffering damage despite recent repairs, Times Now reported.
As per the reports, authorities quickly responded by closing the affected section from Vidya Mandir School to the District Hospital, using barriers and deploying JCB machines to level the damaged area.
Rainfall further led to waterlogging in parts of Ayodhya. Earlier this week, the Chief Priest of the Ram Mandir had said that water had been leaking from the ceiling during rainfall.
VIDEO | Rainfall leads to waterlogging in parts of #Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) June 26, 2024
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Monsoon Advances Across India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) announced on Wednesday that Delhi's surrounding areas are expected to see rainfall in the coming days as the Southwest Monsoon advances through peninsular India. The IMD forecasted rain, thunderstorms, and lightning in Delhi and nearby regions from June 26 to 28.
Meanwhile, the national capital today received a light spell of rain which led to a waterlogging situation in Aya Nagar, PTI posted.
VIDEO | Rainfall triggers waterlogging on the roads of Delhi's Aya Nagar.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) June 26, 2024
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Western India is also set to experience "heavy" to "very heavy" rainfall over the week with rapid progression of the Southwest Monsoon. The monsoon is expected to move into additional regions of the North Arabian Sea, bringing rain to central Maharashtra, Goa, Konkan, and Karnataka starting June 26.
Regional Weather Predictions
Uttarakhand: Isolated very heavy rainfall is expected on June 28 and 29.
Rajasthan: The Southwest Monsoon reached on Tuesday, and further advancement into Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and other areas is anticipated in the next three to four days.
Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Maharashtra, South Interior Karnataka, and Coastal Karnataka: Likely to experience rain from June 25 to June 26.
Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Uttarakhand, Bihar, and Gujarat: Increased meteorological activity is expected in the coming days.
Northeastern India: Light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning in parts of West Bengal, Sikkim, Meghalaya, Assam, and Arunachal Pradesh, from June 26 to June 29. Isolated heavy rainfall is also anticipated in Nagaland during this period.
Heatwave conditions are likely to persist in pockets of Jammu, Western Rajasthan, and Punjab on June 26, with a subsequent decline expected.