Red alert issued as IMD forecasts heavy rainfall across north India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Delhi, warning of extremely heavy rainfall on Thursday, while several other states remain under weather alerts as the southwest monsoon stays active.
Heavy rain is expected across parts of Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, with authorities urging residents to stay updated on local advisories.
Mumbai woke up to an overcast sky, but largely rain-free conditions on Thursday after days of incessant monsoon showers, even as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast intermittent rainfall later in the day.
Despite the cloudy weather, it did not rain in most parts of the city during the morning, providing relief after a prolonged wet spell that had caused waterlogging, tree falls, traffic snarls and disruption to suburban rail services.
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The IMD has forecast a generally cloudy sky with intermittent light to moderate rainfall in the city and suburbs during the day. Heavy rainfall is likely at isolated places, accompanied by lightning, thunder and occasional gusty winds reaching speeds of 40-50 kmph, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said.
According to the BMC, the island city received an average rainfall of 14.21 mm in the 24-hour period ending at 8 am on Thursday, while the eastern suburbs recorded 39.37 mm and the western suburbs 28.85 mm.
Delhi-NCR Rain Update: Three Dead in Rohini Building Collapse
Three people have died following the collapse of a newly constructed four-storey building in Rohini, Delhi, authorities confirmed on Thursday.
The building collapsed at approximately 4:28 PM on Wednesday in G-4 Pocket, Sector 16. Residents reported that laborers working at the site were trapped under the rubble. Rescue teams swiftly arrived on the scene to clear the debris.
According to police, four individuals were rescued during a joint operation involving the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Delhi Fire Services, local police, and other civic agencies.
Unfortunately, three of those rescued later succumbed to their injuries in the hospital.
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Delhi rains Live: Red alert issued as IMD forecasts heavy rainfall across north India
Delhi under red alert: The IMD has issued a nowcast red alert for all of Delhi, warning of extremely heavy rainfall during the day. An orange alert is also in place for Gurugram and Faridabad.
The weather office has predicted a generally cloudy sky with spells of light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning during the morning, followed by another spell of rain and thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening.