Live | Weather Update 28-12-2024: Heavy Rains And Dense Fog Reduce Visibility, Heavy Rains Collapsed Part of Road in RK Puram
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast moderate to heavy rainfall with thunderstorms in several parts of Delhi and NCR throughout the day.
Background
Delhi-NCR Rains and Weather LIVE Updates: Heavy rains continued to lash Delhi in the early hours of Saturday, accompanied by gusty winds. The downpour caused trees to uproot in multiple areas, while a road cave-in in Sector-9, RK Puram, led to a motorcycle and a car falling into the damaged section.
Delhi Weather Forecast
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast moderate to heavy rainfall with thunderstorms in several parts of Delhi and NCR throughout the day. Affected areas include Palam, Safdarjung, Lodi Road, IGI Airport, Mehrauli, Chhattarpur, Ayanagar, Deramandi, Gurugram, Faridabad, Noida, and Manesar, with a high chance of rainfall and lightning.
Weather Alert: Rainfall and Thunderstorm Forecast for Delhi-NCR and Neighboring Regions
Moderate to heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning is highly likely at various locations in Delhi, including Palam, Safdarjung, Lodi Road, IGI Airport, Mehrauli, Chhattarpur, Ayanagar, and Deramandi. In the NCR, areas such as Gurugram, Faridabad, and Manesar are also expected to experience similar conditions.
Moderate to heavy rainfall accompanied with moderate thunderstorm and lightning is very likely to occur at many places of Delhi ( Palam, Safdarjung, Lodi Road, IGI Airport, Mahrauli, Chhattarpur, Ayanagar, Deramandi), NCR ( Gurugram, Faridabad, Manesar) . Light to moderate… pic.twitter.com/OADjxY3odC
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) December 27, 2024
Additionally, light to moderate rainfall, coupled with light thunderstorms and lightning, is predicted in regions across Haryana (Yamunanagar, Jhajjar, Farukhnagar, Hodal), Uttar Pradesh (Saharanpur, Gangoh, Deoband, Muzaffarnagar, Sakoti Tanda, Baraut, Daurala, Bagpat, Meerut, Modinagar, Kithor, Nandgaon), and Rajasthan (Tizara, Alwar).
A hailstorm, along with moderate to heavy rainfall and lightning, is very likely in parts of NCR, specifically Noida and Manesar, within the next two hours. Residents are advised to remain cautious and stay updated with weather advisories.
Some parts of the national capital observes rainfall of more than 40 mm. Delhi University, Lodhi Road, Safdarganj Palam are the areas that got heavy rainfall.
Himachal Police Rescue Over 2,000 Stranded Vehicles Amid Heavy Snowfall
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh): Amid heavy snowfall warnings, Himachal Police conducted a large-scale rescue operation to evacuate over 2,000 vehicles stranded between Solang Valley and the Atal Tunnel. According to Manali DSP KD Sharma, the rescue mission began on Friday and continued into Saturday morning. While approximately 1,800 vehicles were safely evacuated, around 200 vehicles remained stuck temporarily. All travellers from the stranded vehicles were safely rescued, and the operation concluded successfully. Traffic in the area had been halted due to adverse weather forecasts.
Red Alert for Madhya Pradesh: Hailstorm and Lightning Expected
The Meteorological Department has issued a red warning for Madhya Pradesh, predicting hailstorms with lightning and wind speeds of up to 50 kmph until 7 PM today. An orange warning is also in place for moderate thunderstorms with surface wind speeds between 41–61 kmph in gusts. Additionally, a yellow warning has been issued for light thunderstorms with wind speeds below 40 kmph. Residents are advised to stay indoors and take necessary precautions to ensure safety.
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