The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had forecast a “thunderstorm with rain” for Tuesday.
Areas such as Lajpat Nagar, RK Puram, Lodhi Road, and the Delhi-Haryana border recorded particularly intense showers. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the forecast had predicted “thunderstorm with rain”
The maximum temperature in Delhi is expected to reach 34 degrees Celsius, while the minimum is likely to hover around 25 degrees Celsius
Meanwhile, Himachal Pradesh has been severely affected by heavy rains, with widespread damage to public infrastructure. In the past 24 hours, 323 roads, 70 electricity distribution transformers (DTRs), and 130 water supply schemes have been disrupted, the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) reported
Mandi district recorded the highest number of rain-related fatalities at 26, followed by Kangra with 28 and Chamba with nine. In road accidents linked to the rains, Mandi reported 21 deaths, Chamba 17, and Kangra 11. Mandi also saw the highest number of power outages, with 50 DTRs affected, while Kullu and Lahaul-Spiti reported localised faults
Two national highways, NH-305 in Kullu and NH-505 in Lahaul-Spiti, remain blocked due to landslides and road collapses. Kullu has 70 roads closed, Mandi 179, and Kangra 25
The SDMA estimated that cumulative damage to public and private property during this monsoon season has crossed Rs 2,031 crore, with the Public Works Department, Jal Shakti Vibhag, and the power sector suffering the most
Authorities have urged residents to remain vigilant as warnings for heavy rainfall persist, cautioning that restoration work could be delayed if the downpour continues
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