Weather Today, Delhi-NCR Rain, Monsoon Highlights: Delhi woke up to cloudy skies on Friday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting light rain through the day. The minimum temperature in the capital settled at 27.3 degrees Celsius.
Strong surface winds with very light to light rainfall are likely during the forenoon and afternoon. Very light to light rain is also expected during the evening and night, the IMD said.
The maximum is expected to settle around 35 degrees Celsius, it said.
Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) remained in the 'satisfactory' category, with a reading of 73 at 9 am, according to the Central Pollution Control Board.
The weather in the National Capital Region (NCR) is likely to remain pleasant for about a week, bringing relief from scorching heat and high humidity.
According to the latest forecast by the IMD, the sky will remain cloudy throughout the week. Most areas are expected to receive light rain or drizzle; however, heavy rains are unlikely for now. This will significantly lower the temperature and reduce discomfort due to humidity, it said.
The next few days of the week are also likely to be pleasant, with temperatures staying in the medium range. The maximum temperature is unlikely to cross 36 degrees Celsius, while the minimum is expected to stay around 25-26 degrees Celsius. The sky is likely to remain cloudy, with slight rain and drizzle in multiple areas.
Here are the Highlights of Today Weather, Monsoon Alert In Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Rajasthan:
Monsoon LIVE Updates: Heavy Rain In Rajasthan, Red Alert In Two Districts, Train Services Hit
Heavy rainfall lashed several parts of Rajasthan on Friday, with Pachpadra in Balotra district and Amet in Rajsamand recording the highest rainfall of 9 cm each during the past 24 hours, officials said.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for Banswara and Dungarpur districts, an orange alert for nine districts and a yellow warning for the remaining districts on Friday.
Rail services on the Mumbai route were affected after rising water levels near Bridge No. 203 between Gholvad and Umargam Road stations on the Western Railway led to the suspension of train movement.
The North Western Railway said three trains scheduled for July 24 -- Bandra Terminus-Jaisalmer, Dadar-Bhagat Ki Kothi and Bandra Terminus-Ajmer -- were cancelled due to the disruption.
Delhi-NCR Rain LIVE: Cloudy Weather In NCR For A Week, IMD Forecasts Relief From Heat And Humidity
The weather in the National Capital Region (NCR) is likely to remain pleasant for about a week, bringing relief from scorching heat and high humidity.
According to the latest forecast by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the sky will remain cloudy throughout the week. Most areas are expected to receive light rain or drizzle; however, heavy rains are unlikely for now. This will significantly lower the temperature and reduce discomfort due to humidity, it said.
On Friday, the maximum temperature is estimated to be 35 degrees Celsius and the minimum 25 degrees. Light rain could happen at a few places. Humidity levels are likely to range from a maximum of 80 per cent to a minimum of 60 per cent.
On July 25, the maximum temperature is likely to hover between 36 and 24 degrees Celsius. The IMD has predicted cloudy skies with the possibility of light rain or drizzle.
On July 26, the maximum temperature is likely to range between 37 and 25 degrees Celsius. The sky will remain cloudy throughout the day, with humidity levels ranging between 70 and 60 per cent.
Today Weather LIVE: Rains Trigger Flood Scare In Kashmir, Water Level In Most Rivers Remain High
Intermittent rains lashed many parts of Kashmir for the fourth consecutive day on Friday, keeping water levels in most rivers and streams high and triggering a flood scare, officials said.
The water level of the Jhelum river, which had crossed the flood declaration mark in Anantnag and Srinagar on Thursday night, has however begun to recede.
Intermittent rainfall continued across several parts of the valley, particularly in south Kashmir, causing many water bodies to swell.
Officials said the Jhelum river, which had risen above the flood declaration mark on Thursday, remained above the danger level at some locations on Friday, although its water level had been falling since morning.
At around noon, the water level of Jhelum at Sangam in south Kashmir's Anantnag district stood at 18.90 feet, just slightly below the flood declaration mark of 21 feet.
However, the river continued to flow above the flood declaration level at other monitoring points.
Today Weather LIVE: Jammu-Srinagar Highway Shut For Third Day Following Landslides
The Jammu-Srinagar national highway remained closed for the third consecutive day on Friday following multiple landslides, shooting stones and road erosion triggered by incessant rain.
Relentless rain, cloudbursts and flash floods over the past six days have claimed 26 lives in the Jammu region, while six persons are still missing, officials said.
Rescue teams have intensified searches for the missing in the worst-hit border districts of Poonch and Rajouri, deploying additional personnel to scan flood channels and vulnerable areas.
The 250-km Jammu-Srinagar national highway, the only all-weather road linking Kashmir with the rest of the country, remained blocked at Deohal bridge, Samroli and Jakhani in Udhampur district and Banihal in Ramban district.
"Jammu-Srinagar national highway is still closed for vehicular movement due to landslides and shooting stones at several locations," a traffic police advisory said.
Officials said restoration work was underway but continuous rainfall was hampering debris clearance and repair operations.
Assam Floods: 47 Killed, Over 7 Lakh Affected In Assam Floods. 5 Rivers Flowing Above Danger Mark
Floods in Assam affect 7.21 lakh people across 11 districts with ongoing relief efforts.
Monsoon LIVE Updates: Water Stock In Mumbai's Seven Reservoirs Has Increased By 7.88%
Due to continuous rainfall over the 24 hours, water stock in Mumbai's seven reservoirs has increased by 7.88% to reach a total capacity of 77.62%.
Weather Today LIVE Updates: Disaster Response Force Rescues 67 People From Floodwaters In Gujarat's Navsari
The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has rescued 67 people, including 25 women and 22 children, from floodwaters in Sarikhurad village of Gujarat's Navsari district.
According to the NDRF, the rescue operation was launched by the 6th Battalion after receiving information from the civil administration about villagers stranded due to flooding.
The NDRF said rescue operations are currently underway.
Meanwhile, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi are continuously monitoring the flood situation. Sanghavi rushed to Navsari to assess the ground situation and directed officials to ensure there is no shortfall in rescue, relief, evacuation, and public safety measures.
To strengthen relief efforts and ensure timely rescue and assistance to affected citizens, the State Government has also deployed 10 senior officers to Valsad district with immediate effect.
