Delhi welcomes refreshing showers, beating the summer heat
The Regional Weather Forecasting Centre (RWFC) forecasted light to moderate rainfall in Delhi and surrounding areas
Delhi Weather: Delhiites woke up to pleasant weather as light rainfall graced the national capital on Thursday morning, offering respite from the sweltering heat. The Regional Weather Forecasting Centre (RWFC) predicted that light to moderate intensity rain would continue over many parts of Delhi and its adjoining areas for the next two hours.
According to the RWFC's tweet, areas such as Bawana, Burari, Kanjhawala, Rohini, Badili, Model Town, Karawal Nagar, Azadpur, Pitampura, Delhi University, Civil Lines, Dilshad Garden, Seemapuri, Punjabi Bagh, Kashmiri Gate, Seelampur, Shahadra, Vivek Vihar, Rajauri Garden, Patel Nagar, Red Fort, Preet Vihar, Budha Jayanti Park, President House, Rajeev Chowk, ITO, Delhi Cantt, India Gate, Akshardham, Safdarjung, Lodi Road, Nehru Stadium, R K Puram, Defence Colony, Malviyanagar, and the NCR region including Loni Dehat, Hindon AF Station, Ghaziabad, Indirapuram, Noida, Panipat, Gannaur, Sonipat, Kharkhoda, Nuh (Haryana), Kandhla, Baraut, Bagpat, and Khekra (U.P.) can expect rain in the next two hours.
The RWFC is responsible for providing weather forecasts for North-West India and the Delhi NCR region. They also shared rain forecasts for Gurugram, which were expected to persist throughout the morning.
On Wednesday, heavy rainfall led to waterlogging in various parts of Gurugram, causing significant inconvenience. The expressway experienced severe congestion due to water accumulation, resulting in a traffic jam extending up to 5 kilometers. Commuters faced substantial delays, and public transportation services were also hindered. Notably, a bus with passengers remained stranded in the waterlogged conditions for over an hour, awaiting relief.
The RWFC had earlier predicted thunderstorm conditions accompanied by light to moderate rain and gusty winds of 30-40 kmph in the adjoining areas of Delhi, including Gurugram. These weather conditions added to the monsoon charm but necessitated caution and preparedness among residents.
Overall, the rain brought relief to Delhi's residents from the scorching heat, offering a pleasant start to the day and a much-needed respite from the prevailing weather conditions.
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