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IMD Issues Red Alert for Multiple Delhi Districts During Heavy Monsoon Rains

Airlines urge passengers to check flight status because short, intense bursts could trigger waterlogging.

Last year, the city received a total of 390.3 mm of rain in August, which was 67 per cent above the long-period average.
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Overview

  • Red alerts cover South Delhi, West Delhi, Northwest Delhi, Southwest Delhi and New Delhi, signaling the potential for very heavy rain in brief spells.
  • The IMD warned intensity could exceed 15 mm per hour in some areas, increasing the risk of waterlogging and traffic disruption.
  • Air India, SpiceJet and IndiGo advised travelers that operations may be delayed and asked them to monitor flight status and allow extra travel time.
  • Over the 24 hours to 8:30 am, IMD stations logged 10.4 mm at Safdarjung, 8.9 mm at Palam, 12.6 mm at Ridge and 16 mm at Pitampura, with 100% relative humidity and a minimum of 23.9°C. Media reports said the Yamuna was rising close to the danger mark as showers persisted, while CPCB data put Delhi’s AQI at 55 in the satisfactory category.