Several parts of Delhi were placed under a red alert on Thursday morning as the India Meteorological Department warned of continued heavy rainfall following overnight showers. The wet conditions caused temperatures to fall across the national capital, while residents faced the possibility of further disruption from thunderstorms, lightning and waterlogging.

The red alert was issued at 9:16 am and remained valid for three hours. It covered East Delhi, Shahdara, Central Delhi, Northeast Delhi, South Delhi, New Delhi, Southwest Delhi, West Delhi, Northwest Delhi and North Delhi. The IMD warned that intense spells of rain could affect visibility, traffic movement and low-lying areas.

Delhi’s remaining districts were placed under an orange alert, indicating the likelihood of moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning. Residents were advised to remain cautious while travelling, avoid waterlogged routes and stay away from vulnerable structures, trees and exposed electrical installations during periods of severe weather.

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The Safdarjung weather station recorded 30.5 mm of rainfall by Thursday morning. With repeated spells during the opening days of the month, Delhi has already received approximately 59% of its normal rainfall for the entire month of August within the first week alone, reflecting an unusually wet start to the month.

The overnight rain and cloudy conditions brought down temperatures, providing relief from warmer weather but creating difficulties for commuters. Persistent rainfall can lead to water accumulation on roads, slower traffic and delays to public transport, particularly during peak travel hours. Local authorities are expected to monitor locations that commonly experience waterlogging.

The IMD has forecast generally cloudy skies and intermittent rainfall over Delhi during the next six days. The intensity may vary across different parts of the city, with isolated heavy spells possible. Residents should monitor official weather updates because colour-coded alerts may be revised depending on the movement and strength of the rain-bearing system.

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