Rainfall brings relief from humidity in Delhi; IMD issues ‘orange’ alert for Mumbai

IMD has issued a ‘red alert’ for the next 48 hours in Mumbai city and Raigad district, while Thane is predicted to receive heavy rainfall.

Heavy-intensity rains lashed the western suburbs shutting down the Andheri subway. (Express photo by Sankhadeep Banerjee.)

While rain brought relief from humid weather in parts of Delhi early on Saturday, Mumbai continued to experience intense rainfall, prompting an Orange Alert from the IMD for heavy to very heavy rainfall throughout the day.

In the National Capital Region (NCR), a generally cloudy sky with light rain is expected all day, contributing to a decrease in the Air Quality Index (AQI), which was recorded in the ‘moderate’ category at 8 am.

Visuals from the Barapullah flyover in Delhi showed vehicles navigating slowly through waterlogged roads, while Janpath witnessed a gentle drizzle.

#WATCH | Waterlogging witnessed in several parts of Delhi after the rainfall.

Visuals from Barapullah flyover. pic.twitter.com/hYnBFn25wI

— ANI (@ANI) July 13, 2024

The IMD forecasted cloudy skies and light thunderstorms in Delhi and Noida for Saturday and Sunday, with light rain likely to continue until July 17.

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In Mumbai, heavy downpours led to waterlogging and traffic disruptions across several areas, with the Andheri station temporarily closed due to flooding. The maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to hover around 29°C and 24°C respectively. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation advised residents to avoid unnecessary travel.

Andheri subway SHUT

Due to water logging

Commuters requested 2 use

Gokhale bridge

Capt vinyak Gore ROB

Thackeray flyover

DO NOT try to enter subway#mumbairains @vishalkmumbai @Sahanasatianaat @SachinKalbag @bytesofnews @terence_fdes @AAPJogeshwariE @sredits… pic.twitter.com/aMvG2xCREX

— ANDHERI LOKHANDWALA OSHIWARA CITIZEN’S ASSOCIATION (@AndheriLOCA) July 13, 2024

#WATCH | Maharashtra: Rain lashes parts of Mumbai.

Visuals from Eastern Express Highway. pic.twitter.com/c9xVnufHid

— ANI (@ANI) July 13, 2024

Meanwhile, moderate rain persisted in parts of Himachal Pradesh, causing the closure of 15 roads and disrupting 47 transformers, particularly in Mandi, Shimla, and Kangra districts.

Kerala experienced heavy rains as well, prompting an orange alert in Kozhikode, Kannur, and Kasaragod districts, and a yellow alert in nine other districts. The IMD forecasted widespread rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds over the next five days due to cyclonic circulations over north Gujarat and west central Bay of Bengal.

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The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority cautioned against standing or parking vehicles under trees due to potential uprooting or falling branches.

#WATCH | Kerala: Heavy rain lashes parts of Thiruvananthapuram. pic.twitter.com/2lOpovnXGC

— ANI (@ANI) July 13, 2024

In Bihar, incessant rains raised water levels at the Maa Tutla Bhawani Dham waterfall in Sasaram. An orange alert was issued by the IMD for thunderstorms and lightning in parts of the state’s northwest and south.

VIDEO | Heavy rainfall triggered flood in the waterfall of Maa Tutla Bhawani Dham in Bihar’s Sasaram.

(Full video available at PTI Videos – https://t.co/dv5TRARJn4) pic.twitter.com/cBb4SsLyCS

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 13, 2024

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