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5d ago

Monsoon Currents and Western Disturbance Bring Rain, Flooding and School Closures in Northern India

Heavy downpours have led Himachal Pradesh authorities to close schools under the Disaster Management Act.

Amid the cloudy weather, the maximum temperature fell from 34.7°C on Sunday to 33.8°C on Monday. More rain is likely till Wednesday, as per MeT. (Keshav Singh/HT)
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Overview

  • The India Meteorological Department forecasts showers in Chandigarh through Wednesday with weekend rainfall expected from a fresh Western Disturbance.
  • Delhi–NCR is set for light to very light rain and isolated thunderstorms today, with maximum temperatures around 33°C and an AQI near 97.
  • Continuous downpours in Shimla forced the closure of all schools, colleges and Anganwadis in six subdivisions under the Disaster Management Act.
  • In Uttar Pradesh, the Saryu River at Ayodhya and the Ganga at Varanasi rose above danger levels, inundating nearby residential areas.
  • Overcast skies and monsoon currents have driven temperatures in northern India below seasonal norms, offering a temporary reprieve in urban air quality.