Weather, IMD Alert in Delhi-NCR, UP, Rajasthan Highlights: A spell of rain with strong winds and overcast skies kept Delhi unusually cool on Tuesday, dragging temperatures several notches below normal and providing relief from the sweltering conditions that had gripped the city in recent days, making it the coldest day of June so far.
Maximum temperatures across Delhi-NCR remained below normal. Safdarjung, the city's base station, recorded 33.3 degrees Celsius, 5.5 notches below normal.
The IMD has forecast a generally cloudy sky with thunderstorm and rain today.
Weather experts said that temperatures are not expected to rise significantly over the next few days as moisture continues to persist in the atmosphere and the IMD has forecast thunderstorm activity till June 21. A gradual increase in temperatures is likely thereafter, with a more noticeable rise expected after June 21.
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Nodal officers are being deployed at waterlogging hotspots, major desilting work has been completed across drains, and vulnerable areas are under enhanced monitoring
Rains Lash Parts Of Himachal, Wet Spell Till June 23 Predicted
Light to moderate rainfall was witnessed in various parts of Himachal Pradesh over the 24 hours till Wednesday evening, with the MeT issuing an alert for hail and thunderstorms in several districts over the next two days.
The weather department has predicted a wet spell in the state till June 23, with a fresh western disturbance likely to affect northwest India from June 18.
The Shimla meteorological centre has issued an alert for hail, thunderstorm and gusts of 40-50 kmph in Chamba, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi and Shimla districts for Thursday, and in Kangra, Kullu, Mandi and Shimla districts for Friday.
Today Weather Update in Delhi-NCR Live: Rain Likely In City, Air Quality Satisfactory
Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 23.8 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, with the weather department forecasting thunderstorm along with rain.
Safdarjung recorded 3 mm of rainfall in the last 24 hours till 8.30 am.
The maximum temperature is expected to settle around 34 degrees Celsius, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
The weather activity is expected to persist over the next two days, with the IMD forecasting thunderstorms accompanied by light to moderate rain across the region.
Weather Updates: Rajasthan Receives Light To Moderate Rainfall, Thunderstorm
Several places in Rajasthan received light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms on Tuesday.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Churu received the highest rainfall of 29 mm.
Sikar recorded 25 mm of rainfall, followed by Jhunjhunu (9 mm), Bikaner (3.8 mm) and Sangaria of Hanumangarh (3.5 mm).
Weather Updates LIVE: High-Speed Wind, Thunderstorm And Hail Damage Houses, Crops In Srinagar
High-speed winds blew the roofs off some houses in the Sopore area as a windstorm and hailstorm lashed many parts of the Valley on Tuesday.
Gusty wind, followed by rain, thunderstorms and hail, lashed many parts of the Valley in the evening, and the roofs of some houses were reportedly blown off by high-speed winds in Sopore.
A hailstorm also occurred in the Nishar area on the outskirts of Srinagar city.
Weather Today Live: Strong Winds Sweep Kashmir, Damage Houses, Shops In Some Parts
Gusty winds swept Srinagar and some parts of Kashmir on Tuesday, causing damage to a few structures, as rains lashed many parts of the valley, officials said.
The high-speed winds caused damage to residential houses and shops in Sopore and other areas in north Kashmir's Baramulla, they said.
However, there were no reports of any loss of life or injuries in these incidents, according to officials.
