IMD predicts intense rainfall in Delhi-NCR in next two hours

New Delhi [India], September 11 : The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday predicted an intense spell of rainfall across the Delhi-NCR for the next two hours.
The IMD stated that the impact of the rains can cause localised flooding of roads, water logging in low lying areas and closure of underpasses.
Additionally, the rains can cause the occasional reduction in visibility due to heavy rainfall and disruption of traffic due to water logging in roads, leading to increased travel time, IMD said.
"Entire Delhi is likely to receive a moderate spell with an isolated intense spell during the next 2 hours. Gurugram is also likely to receive light, moderate rain at most places," read the post by IMD.
The weather department further issued an advisory for the public and cautioned them to check for traffic disruptions and avoid travelling to areas that face issues of waterlogging.
"Check for traffic congestion on your route before leaving for your destination. Follow any traffic advisories that are issued in this regard. Avoid going to areas that face the water logging problems often. Avoid staying in vulnerable structures," stated the IMD.
The national capital woke up to cloudy skies followed by light rainfall on Wednesday morning.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted more rain until Friday and issued a yellow alert for the city.
According to the IMD, a combination of factors is likely to keep Delhi wet. It may cause waterlogging, especially in low-lying areas, and possible traffic disruptions.
Parts of Delhi experienced waterlogging after a spell of rain on September 8. In Mundka, vehicles struggled to move through waterlogged roads, resulting in traffic congestion.
The downpour on September 7 evening provided relief from the humid weather in the national capital.
Meanwhile, heavy rainfall caused severe waterlogging in Ajmer, Rajasthan, earlier this week. Several areas, especially low-lying ones, were submerged, with vehicles struggling to move through flooded roads. Traffic congestion worsened the situation as key routes were impacted by the flooding.
The IMD has also provided a regional forecast for northwest India.
According to their prediction, "Fairly widespread light/moderate rainfall is very likely over Uttarakhand, East Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh; isolated to scattered rainfall over the remaining region during the week."
"Isolated very heavy rainfall is very likely over Uttarakhand, West Uttar Pradesh, and East Rajasthan during September 11 to 13, and Haryana on September 12. Also, isolated heavy rainfall is very likely over Uttarakhand and Haryana during September 11 to 14, and Uttar Pradesh, East Rajasthan during September 11 to 15," it said.