New Delhi, October 12 (Daily Kiran) : The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather alert for New Delhi and several districts in Uttar Pradesh and Haryana, predicting heavy rain and strong winds. The warning was shared on social media on Monday morning, emphasizing that conditions could deteriorate in the capital and surrounding areas within hours.
A red warning has been issued for all 11 districts of Delhi. Areas including Central Delhi, East Delhi, New Delhi, North Delhi, Northeast Delhi, Northwest Delhi, Shahdara, South Delhi, Southeast Delhi, Southwest Delhi, and West Delhi may experience thunderstorms and heavy rainfall. Wind speeds could reach up to 60 kilometers per hour, accompanied by lightning and rainfall exceeding 15 millimeters per hour.
In addition to Delhi, an orange alert has been issued for several districts in Haryana and Uttar Pradesh. In Haryana, cities such as Faridabad, Gurugram, Rohtak, and Sonipat could face storms with wind speeds between 40 to 60 kilometers per hour, along with thunderstorms and moderate to heavy rain, with intensities ranging from 5 to 15 millimeters per hour.
Similarly, districts in Uttar Pradesh, including Amroha, Baghpat, Bijnor, Bulandshahr, Gautam Buddh Nagar, Ghaziabad, Hapur, Meerut, and Sambhal, are also under an orange alert due to the expected strong winds and rain.
The IMD has urged residents to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions. People are advised not to seek shelter under trees or weak structures during inclement weather. It is also recommended to monitor road and traffic conditions and avoid areas prone to flooding or waterlogging.
Residents are encouraged to check the weather conditions before heading out and to follow official guidelines.
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