India monsoon rains updates | Heavy rains lash parts of country; IMD issues alert in some States

Generally cloudy skies with light to moderate rainfall is expected during the next five days in Delhi, the Met office. Light to moderate rain lashed parts of Delhi early on July 6, leading to waterlogging in several areas of the national capital. North, northeast and east Delhi, and Ghaziabad and Loni recorded moderate to heavy rainfall, it said.

The rain caused areas such as Lajpat Nagar, Neb Sarai, Mehrauli, Burari and Dwarka, Rajinder Nagar and Janakpuri to go under water, leading to widespread traffic jams. While the national capital’s minimum temperature settled a notch below normal at 26.5 degrees Celsius, the maximum temperature was recorded at 30.6 degrees.

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Rains lashed isolated places in all eight districts of Marathwada region of central Maharashtra in the 24 hours ending on Thursday morning, an official said here.

But the region continues to have overall rainfall deficit, he said. The highest rainfall since Wednesday morning -- 132 mm -- was recorded in Gangamasla circle of Beed district.

As many as 37 circles (a circle comprises several villages) received more than 65 mm of rainfall. The Babra circle of Aurangabad recorded the lowest 65.75 mm of rainfall.

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Heavy rain on Thursday morning caused waterlogging and traffic congestion in several parts of Delhi, leading to the PWD’s control room receiving a string of complaints from various parts of the national capital, officials said.

According to the officials, the PWD’s control room received 15 complaints of waterlogging. Among the areas from where frequent complaints were received include Kaushik Enclave in Burari, the stretch from Wazirabad towards Timarpur and Mandoli Road.

According to data shared by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, waterlogging was reported in nine locations, including areas of Jai Vihar in Baprola, Azad Market, Sadh Nagar in Palam, Shahpur Jat, Nimri Colony in Ashok Vihar, New Rajinder Nagar and Kanti Nagar East in Seelampur between 9 am and 1 pm. The civic body also received reports of trees being uprooted in Geeta Colony, Sant Nagar in East of Kailash, JJ Colony in Wazirpur, Yojna Vihar in Vivek Vihar and Katwaria Sarai in Kishangarh.

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Bengaluru is likely to see strong winds of 35-40 kmph speed on July 6 and 7, which will likely slow down over the weekend, according to a forecast by Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), Bengaluru. South Interior and North Interior regions of Karnataka will also see strong winds, which may go up to 40-50 kmph speed, over the next five days.

“Strong winds are common during this time of the monsoon season. Wind blowing from the west, which is causing heavy rainfall in coastal Karnataka, is usually strong and cold. Because of these winds, the temperature in Bengaluru has also fallen,” said A. Prasad, scientist, IMD, Bengaluru. Read more.

IMD director Manorama Mohanty on July 6 said that most parts of Gujarat, including Ahmedabad, are likely to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall in the next five days.

The IMD has issued a ‘red’ alert for Goa, forecasting heavy rains in parts of both the districts of the coastal State on July 6.

The weather department has predicted inundation of houses in low-lying areas, fall of weak trees and structures, localised and short-term disruption of essential services, and low visibility during intense rain spells.

The State Disaster Management Authority has set up two different helplines and control rooms, one each in North Goa and South Goa districts, for people to contact in case of any flooding.

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As of 1 p. m. on July 6, the IMD issued Yellow and orange alert to most parts of Kerala. Districts belonging to North Kerala was given severe rain warning, while the southern most tip of the State had no rain prediction.

Following incessant heavy rainfall across Kerala over the last few days, the IMD on July 6 morning had issued Orange and yellow alerts for several districts of the State.

An orange alert means very heavy rains of 6 cm to 20 cm of rain.

The Chief Minister also said that as the heavy rains continue, there are possibilities of flash floods, landslides and waterlogging in low-lying areas and therefore, the public and the government agencies should be vigilant and cautious.

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The IMD has predicted heavy rain in several parts including Madhubani, Sitamarhi, and West Champaran district. The CM further appealed to common people to remain alert and vigilant during the inclement weather and follow the suggestions issued from time to time by the state’s disaster management department to save themselves from lightning strikes and the impact of bad weather.

The Disaster Management Department has cautioned people not to venture out during rains in view of thunderstorms and lightning.

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Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has expressed grief over the deaths of the 15 people who were killed in separate incidents of lightning strikes in eight districts of Bihar since Tuesday late evening and announced ex-gratia of ₹4 lakh each to the next kin of deceased persons.

According to the official statement from the chief minister’s office, with this, the total number of lightning-related deaths in the state rose to 24 in the last 36 hours.On Tuesday, nine people were killed in separate incidents of lightning strikes in seven districts. Rohtas district reported five deaths since Tuesday late evening followed by two each in Katihar, Gaya and Jehanabad. Besides these, Khagaria, Kaimur, Buxar and Bhagalpur districts reported one death each, the statement issued from the CM’s office said.

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Kakkad River in Kerala overflows and enters residential areas in Kannur city due to heavy rainfall here. Makeshift barricades were put up to discourage people from using the routes that are flooded.

The national capital and its surrounding regions recorded 5 mm rain in since July 5. The IMD has predicted more showers over the next few days in the city and adjoining areas. The maximum temperature on Thursday is expected to hover around 35 degrees Celsius. As per the data by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) at 9 a. m. stood at 81 (satisfactory category).

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