Heavy rainfall is expected in Delhi-NCR, while a red alert has been issued for Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of potential landslides, flash floods, and road blockages in vulnerable regions of Himachal Pradesh.
Delhi-NCR Weather Updates
Delhi-NCR is likely to experience heavy rainfall. The IMD has warned of moderate to heavy downpours in the coming days. The minimum temperature in Delhi is expected to be around 24 degrees Celsius, while the maximum temperature might reach 29 degrees Celsius. The District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) in Gurugram has issued an advisory, urging people to work from home on Tuesday due to severe waterlogging. Schools and colleges in Gurugram have been instructed to conduct online classes. A flood alert has been issued in Delhi as the Yamuna River crosses the danger mark amid heavy rainfall, and evacuations near the river are underway.
Uttarakhand Weather Updates
A red alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall has been issued for several districts in Uttarakhand, including Dehradun, Tehri Garhwal, Haridwar, Pauri Garhwal, Nainital, Champawat, Udham Singh Nagar, and Uttarkashi. The IMD also forecasts extremely heavy rain, thunderstorms, and lightning in several other districts. Schools have been closed in many areas, and warnings are in place through September 7. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has said that the next 24-48 hours would be "crucial". People whose houses were affected by the rain are being relocated to safer areas. The administration has urged people living near riverbanks to exercise caution due to rising water levels.
Himachal Pradesh Weather Updates
The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall across Himachal Pradesh for the next two days. The IMD predicts light to moderate rainfall at most places until September 2, with heavy to extremely heavy rainfall at isolated locations in Una, Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, and Shimla districts. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu's scheduled visit to Kullu has been cancelled due to the deteriorating weather conditions. Continuous downpours have caused multiple road blockages in the Kullu district. NH-03 (Kullu-Manali) is blocked at Shirad Resort after a portion of the road was washed away. Several other stretches, including Bahang, SASE, Solang Nala–Atal Tunnel Road, Volvo Bus Stand, and Green Tax Barrier, are blocked due to shooting stones and landslides. The weather office has issued a red alert, warning of extremely heavy rain in isolated areas in six districts until Tuesday.
General Safety Measures and Advice
