Delhi Weather: IMD issues 'red' nowcast warning; heavy rain over 15mm/hr forecast

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NEW DELHI: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday issued a 'red' nowcast warning for parts of Delhi, forecasting heavy rainfall exceeding 15 mm per hour in the affected areas.According to the latest information from the IMD:

Thunderstorm/lightning with heavy rain is likely over:

South Delhi, New Delhi, South West Delhi, West Delhi, North West Delhi

Moderate rain is likely over:

South East Delhi, Central Delhi, South Delhi, New Delhi, South West Delhi, West Delhi, North West Delhi, North Delhi

Light rain/light thunderstorm with lightning (wind speed 30–40 km/h) is likely over:

South East Delhi, East Delhi, Shahdara, Central Delhi, North East Delhi, South Delhi, South West Delhi, West Delhi, North West Delhi, North Delhi

A day ago, light showers were recorded across the city, with Safdarjung — Delhi’s base weather station — recording 1.2 mm of rainfall between 8:30 am and 5:30 pm. Cloudy skies and intermittent rain contributed to a significant drop in temperature.(With agency inputs)

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