Heavy Rainfall Causes Tragedy in Himachal Pradesh
The recent onset of the monsoon in Himachal Pradesh has brought severe consequences, as 69 people have lost their lives in the last two weeks. The state has experienced heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, leading to devastating cloudbursts, flash floods, and landslides. Tragically, 37 individuals remain missing as recovery efforts continue.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a “red” alert for extremely heavy rain in areas within Kangra, Sirmaur, and Mandi districts. Additionally, an “orange” alert warns of heavy rainfall in Una, Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Chamba, Solan, Shimla, and Kullu districts over the weekend.
Weather Update for Delhi
In Delhi, the IMD predicts a mostly cloudy sky with moderate rainfall expected on Saturday and Sunday. The maximum temperature is anticipated to reach around 36 degrees Celsius. The morning temperature was recorded at 27.5 degrees Celsius. The air quality in Delhi remains decent, with an AQI reading of 82, placing it in the “satisfactory” category.
Early Monsoon in Northern India
This year’s monsoon arrived in northern India earlier than usual, hitting in the last week of June instead of the normal date around July 8. Over the past two weeks, heavy rains have affected states including Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi. Isolated rainfalls were also recorded in regions like Kashmir, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and northeastern India.
Stay tuned for more updates as the weather continues to evolve.
