Delhi-NCR experienced a welcome downpour along with brisk winds, providing much-needed relief from the oppressive heatwave that had gripped the region in recent days. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported a minimum temperature of 27 degrees Celsius in the national capital, which is three degrees above the seasonal average.
Earlier forecasts from the weather agency had predicted a predominantly cloudy sky with sporadic light rain or drizzle throughout the day, while the maximum temperature was expected to hover around 36 degrees Celsius. Various parts of the city, including east Delhi, Shahdara, northeast Delhi, and the southern districts, witnessed showers following a prolonged period of overcast conditions.
The rainfall brought significant respite to Delhi's residents who had endured scorching temperatures for several days. Fresh showers graced various areas of the city, including RK Puram, Lok Kalyan Marg, and India Gate.
According to the IMD, the day was expected to remain generally cloudy with intermittent light rain or drizzle. At 8:30 a.m., the humidity level was recorded at 84 percent, and the Air Quality Index (AQI) for Delhi stood at 112 around noon.
Rainfall in Other Regions Chandigarh and its surrounding areas were also blessed with rainfall on Saturday, providing relief from the oppressive weather. The union territory recorded 11.2 mm of precipitation, as reported by meteorological officials. Additionally, Punjab's Mohali and Haryana's Panchkula, situated near Chandigarh, also experienced showers.
Meanwhile, Nagpur city in Maharashtra was inundated with heavy rains, necessitating the rescue of 180 individuals, including 40 students from a school catering to the hearing and speech-impaired. Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis reported on Saturday that National Disaster Response (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams were working diligently to rescue people from flooded homes and streets. Two Army units were also dispatched to the Ambazari area, where a lake had overflowed.
The downpours in Nagpur commenced on Friday night and continued relentlessly. According to weather reports, the Nagpur airport recorded 106 mm of rainfall by 5:30 a.m. Consequently, multiple roads and residential areas were submerged.
As a precautionary measure, local authorities declared a holiday for schools and colleges. Fadnavis, who represents Nagpur as an MLA, took to social media to provide updates on his continuous monitoring of the city's rain situation.
Reports also indicated waterlogging on Canal Road in Ramdaspeth, Nagpur, with residents stranded in their homes due to flooding. Visuals revealed low-lying areas, homes, and roads inundated by rainwater.
The Regional Meteorological Center; Mumbai had previously forecasted heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms in parts of Konkan and the ghat regions of Madhya in Maharashtra for three days, ending today.
