Weather News Live Updates: For the next seven days, Delhi will experience moderate to heavy rain, and an ‘orange alert’ has been issued for the next three days, the IMD said. (Express photo by Praveen Khanna)Weather News Highlights (Sunday, June 30): Torrential rains lashed several parts of North India with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall over the next four to five days in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.
A day earlier, Haridwar experienced heavy rainfall which led to flooding in the Sukhi river. Several cars were washed away, and rainwater gushed into homes, leaving major roads in the pilgrimage town waterlogged. The IMD has issued an ‘orange alert’ for the city, predicting heavy rainfall and a generally cloudy sky on Sunday and over the next three days.
While Delhi will experience moderate to heavy rains, with an ‘orange alert’ in place for the next three days, Himachal Pradesh will also witness heavy downpour and thunderstorms from June 30 to July 2. A little away from North India, West Bengal will also witness heavy to very heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms on Sunday. A yellow alert has been issued for North Bengal, as well as North and South 24 Parganas, Birbhum, Murshidabad, and Nadia districts. Fishermen along the coasts of North and South 24 Parganas have been advised to refrain from venturing into the sea due to high waves till Sunday night.
Weather News Live Updates: Lightning kills two, injures seven in UP's Deonar
Two, including a temple priest, lost their lives in separate lightning strikes that occurred in Deoria district, Uttar Pradesh, on Sunday. The incident also left seven others seriously injured.
According to the Kotwali police station SHO Ved Prakash Sharma, the first incident happened around 1 PM when heavy rains were lashing the area. Some people, including the temple priest Radheshyam Giri (50), had taken shelter in a temple in Goplapur village under the Kotwali police station when lightning struck the structure. The lightning was so powerful that it burned a hole in the roof of the temple, and those seeking refuge were hit.
(With PTI inputs)
India Meteorological Department issues 'yellow alert' in Gujarat
The heavy downpours have caused widespread damage across Gujarat, with the India Meteorological Department issuing a 'yellow alert' for the southern part of the state, warning of more intense showers in the coming days.
Watch | Ferry services closed between Jorhat and Majuli, Assam
The Inland Water Transport Department in Assam has been forced to suspend ferry operations indefinitely on the Nimati Ghat to Aphalamukh route connecting Jorhat and Majuli. This decision was made due to the rising water levels of the Brahmaputra river.
VIDEO | Assam: Ferry services between Jorhat and Majuli closed following a rise in water levels of River Brahmaputra.
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Weather News Live Updates: IMD forecasts heavy rain in North Bengal, light showers in Kolkata tomorrow
The Met department has issued yellow alerts (heavy rain of 7-11cm) for Darjeeling and Kalimpong districts along with orange alerts (heavy to very heavy rain of 7-20 cm) for Alipurduar, Jalpaiguri, and Cooch Behar in North Bengal. South Bengal is likely to experience light to moderate rain along with thunder.
A yellow alert has been issued for July 2 for the North Bengal regions of Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar and Cooch Behar.
Weather News Live Updates: Heavy rain in Ahmedabad, waterlogged roads and flooded residential societies
It rained heavily in Ahmedabad city on Sunday afternoon. Science City and Gota were inundated as these two areas in the northwest zones recorded the highest rainfall, 163 mm and 162.5 mm respectively, leading to waterlogged roads and underpasses as well as flooded residential societies.
Vehicles were seen struggling including on the Sarkhej-Gandhinagar highway around the Vaishno Devi circle and Nirma University. There were huge queues of vehicles waiting on the Vaishno Devi flyover and the Sarkhej-Gandhinagar highway. Roads near Sardar Vallabhbhai International Airport were also flooded. Read more.
Watch | Massive avalanche strike near Kedarnath
A massive avalanche struck the mountains behind the revered Kedarnath Dham in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag district on Sunday morning PTI reported, triggering concerns for the safety of thousands of Hindu pilgrims currently undertaking the Char Dham yatra.
Watch | Torrential rains lash Amreli, Gujarat
Weather News Live Updates: Civic authorities on high alert for waterlogging, IMD forecasting heavy rainfall in Delhi.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an “orange alert” for Delhi until July 2, indicating the likelihood of heavy showers. The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has increased manpower deployment and is closely monitoring vulnerable areas using CCTV cameras. Superintending engineers are overseeing operations to ensure timely interventions.
The NDMC has deployed additional pumps and super suction machines to combat waterlogging in areas like Golf Links and Bharti Nagar. Staff members’ leaves have been canceled, and each vulnerable area is assigned to a superintending engineer. The central command and control room continuously monitors these areas through CCTV cameras.
(With PTI inputs)
Water level in Brahmaputra river rises above danger mark
The water level of river Brahmaputra crossed the danger mark on Sunday, news agency ANI reported. It was recorded to be 105.79 m, 0.09 m above the danger mark, as of 9 am.
India Gate underpass being cleaned following rains in Delhi
Cleaning and maintenance work is underway at India Gate underpass following rains in Delhi, news agency PTI reported.
Watch: Okhla underpass in Delhi waterlogged following heavy rains
Okhla underpass in Delhi was waterlogged following heavy rains in the Delhi-NCR region, news agency ANI reported.
Delhi weather: Temperatures climb to near normal, heavy rain likely until July 2
A generally cloudy sky with heavy rain is expected in Delhi on Sunday, according to the India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) seven-day forecast.
The capital saw very light, scattered rain on Saturday, but the Capital remained on an orange alert until Tuesday.
In its advisory during the orange alert period, the IMD has asked people to check for traffic congestion, avoid waterlogged areas, and stay away from power lines or electrical wires. It has also advised people to stay indoors and avoid travel in its impact-based Delhi-NCR forecast.
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Watch: Cars swept away in Haridwar as Sukhi River floods amid heavy rains
Roads were submerged and vehicles were swept away as heavy rainfall caused Sukhi River to flood in Uttarakhand’s Haridwar on Saturday.
Videos circulating on social media depicted waterlogged streets in the pilgrimage town and cars being carried away by the swirling currents.
Heavy rains to continue in West Bengal today
A little away from North India, West Bengal will also witness heavy to very heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms on Sunday.
A yellow alert has been issued for North Bengal, as well as North and South 24 Parganas, Birbhum, Murshidabad, and Nadia districts.
Fishermen along the coasts of North and South 24 Parganas have been advised to refrain from venturing into the sea due to high waves till Sunday night.
Watch | SDRF rescues vehicles caught in water due to heavy downpour in Haridwar
The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) Sunday rescued vehicles caught in water due to heavy downpour near Kharkhari in Haridwar, news agency ANI reported.
A day earlier, Haridwar experienced heavy rainfall which led to flooding in the Sukhi river. Several cars were washed away, and rainwater gushed into homes, leaving major roads in the pilgrimage town waterlogged. The IMD has issued an ‘orange alert’ for the city, predicting heavy rainfall and a generally cloudy sky on Sunday and over the next three days.
Waterlogging in Amritsar following rainfall in city
Waterlogging was witnessed in Amritsar following heavy rains in the city, news agency ANI reported.
IMD forecasts heavy rains in parts of North India over the next 4 days
Torrential rains lashed several parts of North India with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall over the next four to five days in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.
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