Severe Thunderstorm Alert Issued for Delhi-NCR with Winds Expected to Exceed 80 Kmph
Govt issues severe thunderstorm alert across Delhi-NCR, winds to cross 80 Kmph as rain lashes parts of the region
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The India Meteorological Department has issued an 'Extremely Severe Alert' for Delhi-NCR as thunderstorms and winds exceeding 80 Kmph are expected. Residents are advised to stay indoors due to potential hazards from lightning and hail, with the stormy weather predicted to continue until May 31.
- 01The IMD issued an Orange Alert for severe thunderstorms across Delhi-NCR, warning of winds gusting up to 90 Kmph.
- 02Residents received emergency alerts on mobile phones, advising caution due to lightning and strong winds.
- 03Rainfall has provided relief from recent heatwaves, causing a temperature drop of 7.5 to 9.4 degrees Celsius.
- 04The stormy weather is linked to an active western disturbance affecting Northwest India.
- 05The southwest monsoon is projected to deliver around 90% of the Long Period Average rainfall this year.
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an urgent 'Extremely Severe Alert' for residents across Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) due to intense thunderstorms expected to bring winds exceeding 80 Kmph and heavy rainfall. The alert was disseminated via mobile notifications at 17:18 hrs, warning of potential lightning, strong winds of 60-80 Kmph, and even gusts up to 90 Kmph over the next few hours. This weather event is attributed to an active western disturbance impacting Northwest India. Rainfall has already been reported in areas including Gurugram, Noida, Ghaziabad, and Faridabad, providing a much-needed respite from recent heatwaves that saw temperatures soar to 45.1 degrees Celsius. Authorities have advised citizens to remain indoors and take necessary precautions due to the risks posed by lightning and hail, which could damage crops and vehicles. The stormy conditions are expected to persist until May 31, with the IMD also forecasting that the southwest monsoon will bring near-normal rainfall across the country this season.
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The severe weather conditions could lead to property damage and pose safety risks to residents in the Delhi-NCR region.
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