Delhi Under Red Alert! Heavy Rains & Thunderstorms Expected This Weekend ⛈️

Delhi residents are bracing for a wet and wild weekend as heavy rainfall continues to lash parts of the city. A "red alert" has been issued by weather officials, signaling significant rainfall activity expected over the next two days. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted multiple spells of rain for September 12 and 13.

Friday saw moderate to heavy rainfall in many areas, and light to moderate showers are still possible into the evening.

The forecast for Saturday, which is also the first day of a major summit, includes one or two spells of very light to light rain, accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning, from early morning to forenoon. Another round of light to moderate rain is anticipated from evening to night.

Meteorologist Navdeep Dahiya explained that the current rain spell is due to the monsoon axis passing over the city. While the monsoon axis is expected to move south quickly, easterly winds will bring localized, moderate rains to parts of Uttar Pradesh, Delhi-NCR, Haryana, Punjab, Chandigarh, and Rajasthan through the weekend.

However, these spells are generally localized, with coverage estimated at 30-40%, meaning not all areas will experience the same intensity.

The much-needed rain is also expected to bring a welcome dip in temperatures. After recording a high of 36.6°C on Thursday, the city's maximum temperature is predicted to stay below 33°C from Saturday onwards. This comes as a relief, as the recent lack of rain had caused Delhi's air quality index (AQI) to rise.

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) reported an AQI of 134 ("moderate") on Thursday, marking the highest since July 19.

CPCB categorizes AQI levels: "good" (0-50), "satisfactory" (51-100), "moderate" (101-200), "poor" (201-300), "very poor" (301-400), and "severe" (over 400).

While the rain may affect immediate air quality, a sustained spell could help clear pollutants.

Residents are advised to take necessary precautions and stay updated with official weather advisories.

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