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.
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.
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.
Dense to very dense fog conditions are expected to persist during late night and early morning hours in isolated areas of Punjab, Haryana (including Chandigarh), and Rajasthan from December 28 to 30. Residents are advised to exercise caution while traveling due to reduced visibility, which may impact road and rail transportation.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Nowcast Warning for Madhya Pradesh, valid until 1:30 PM IST on December 28, 2024.
Red Warning
A hailstorm accompanied by lightning and wind speeds of up to 50 km/h is expected in some areas.
Orange Warning
Moderate thunderstorms are predicted, with gusty surface winds reaching 41–61 km/h. There is a moderate (30–60%) probability of cloud-to-ground lightning occurrences.
Yellow Warning
Light thunderstorms with surface winds under 40 km/h are likely, along with a lower probability (<30%) of cloud-to-ground lightning.
Residents are urged to exercise caution, avoid outdoor activities during severe weather, and stay updated with local advisories.
Rail services across North India have been disrupted due to dense fog and low visibility, with over 14 trains delayed as of Saturday morning. For several days, inclement weather, particularly dense fog, has been impacting rail operations in the region.
The INSAT-3DR satellite's infrared (IR) animation, recorded between 4:15 AM and 9:45 AM IST on December 28, 2024, reveals significant convective cloud activity across North and Central India.
These clouds, associated with intense weather phenomena, indicate the potential for thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, and gusty winds in the region. The animation provides crucial insights for meteorologists, highlighting areas of dynamic atmospheric changes.
In Delhi's Mehrauli area, a tree fell on an auto due to heavy rainfall. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, though the auto sustained damage.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast "thunderstorms with rain" for Delhi on Friday and Saturday, with more showers expected to continue in the city.
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.
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.
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