Overview

• The India Meteorological Department forecast moderate to intense rainfall for Delhi with an orange-to-red warning that also covers Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana and north coastal Andhra Pradesh.
• Air India said persistent rain may affect flights to and from Delhi and urged passengers to check status and allow extra travel time.
• SpiceJet cautioned that departures, arrivals and consequential flights at Delhi could be affected, while IndiGo advised setting out early due to slower roads.
• In the 24 hours to 8.30 am, stations recorded: Safdarjung 10.4 mm, Palam 8.9 mm, Lodhi Road 5.4 mm, Ridge 12.6 mm and Pitampura 16 mm, with the day's minimum at 23.9°C and a likely high near 31°C.
• Continuous rainfall has pushed Yamuna water levels close to the danger mark in Delhi and nearby cities, raising local flood concerns.