Delhi Braces for Heavy Rainfall: 'Orange' Alert Issued

Delhi is set to experience heavy rainfall over the next three days, prompting the weather office to issue an 'orange' alert. Various areas, including Rohini and Burari, have already received significant rainfall. The IMD has predicted moderate to heavy rain, continuing for the next week with temperature fluctuations.

Delhi is expected to face heavy rainfall over the next three days as the weather office issued an 'orange' alert on Saturday, cautioning residents of the national capital.

Specific areas such as Rohini and Burari witnessed significant rainfall on Saturday morning. According to the Meteorological Department (IMD), the primary weather station at Safdarjung recorded 8.9 mm of rainfall, while Lodhi Road saw 12.6 mm between 2.30 pm and 5.30 pm.

The IMD has forecast moderate to heavy rainfall on Saturday, escalating to even heavier spells on Sunday and Monday. An 'orange alert' is in place for the next three days, indicating preparedness for severe weather conditions. The capital's relative humidity fluctuated between 80% and 97%, with temperatures recording at a high of 35.6 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 28 degrees Celsius. Weather experts highlight that Delhi receiving 228.1 mm of rainfall on Friday—a record for June since 1936—could signal extreme weather events.