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IMD Puts Noida, Ghaziabad on Red Alert as Rains Snarl Delhi-NCR

Rising Yamuna levels and peak-hour metro delays highlight escalating flood and commute risks as more intense spells are nowcast for the region.

Overview

  • The India Meteorological Department issued a red alert for Noida and Ghaziabad and yellow alerts for several Delhi districts based on fresh nowcasts after morning downpours.
  • Heavy rain caused waterlogging and slow traffic across Delhi-NCR, and Delhi Metro reported delays on the Yellow Line between Vishwavidyalaya and Central Secretariat during rush hour.
  • Officials said the Yamuna crossed the danger mark at the Old Railway Bridge following increased upstream discharge, with further rise under watch and contingency plans readied.
  • IMD forecasts isolated heavy rainfall over parts of northwest India through the week, with orange alerts in places such as Uttarakhand and Arunachal Pradesh and continued district-level warnings.
  • Himachal Pradesh remains severely affected this monsoon, with the SDMA reporting 312 deaths and widespread infrastructure damage, while Mumbai expects moderate spells as Konkan districts stay on yellow alert.