IMD points pink alert for Delhi NCR after heavy rains, a number of flights diverted | India Information

NEW DELHI: The India Meteorological Division (IMD) has issued a pink alert for Delhi and different NCR areas, efficient till 9pm at this time.
Heavy rainfall was reported in key areas similar to Parliament and Pant Marg.
The rainfall induced heavy site visitors congestion and waterlogging in a number of areas.
Flight AI918 from Dubai to Delhi, and UK998 from Pune to Delhi, and 6E882 from Mumbai to Delhi had been diverted to Lucknow because of unhealthy climate and congestion in Delhi.

Earlier, the IMD had forecasted vital rain for Delhi on Wednesday, with the climate situations anticipated to final till August 5.
IndiaMetSky Climate has additionally projected heavy to very heavy rains for Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Faridabad, Rewari, Nuh, Rohtak, Panipat, Baghpat, and elements of Haryana and Uttar Pradesh by means of tomorrow. The forecast contains potential waterlogging, intermittent rains, and robust lightning strikes.
Delhi’s lieutenant governor has instructed officers to stay vigilant and tackle waterlogging points, significantly in areas similar to teaching facilities.
A number of areas, together with Lutyen’s Delhi, Kashmere Gate, and Rajinder Nagar, have skilled flooding as a result of rain. The IMD has suggested residents to remain indoors, safe home windows and doorways, and keep away from pointless journey. It is suggested to hunt secure shelter and keep away from areas with tree cowl.