Weather Updates Live: Delhi Government Claims No Waterlogging At Hotspots As Heavy Rain Lashes National Capital

Weather Updates Live: Delhi received another spell of rain on Thursday morning, with showers lashing several parts of the national capital and bringing respite from the prevailing heat and humidity. The IMD has issued an Orange Alert for Delhi, Gurugram and Faridabad, while Noida and Ghaziabad remain under a Yellow Alert, forecasting heavy rainfall for most of the day.

According to the IMD, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and western Uttar Pradesh are expected to receive fairly widespread rainfall through July 10. Meanwhile, a fresh spell of showers is likely to persist over northeastern Uttar Pradesh until July 13, while eastern Rajasthan is also expected to witness increased rainfall activity on July 9.

Mumbai continues to reel under heavy rain, with the India Meteorological Department sounding a Yellow Alert for Mumbai and Thane for today, July 9. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast thunderstorms accompanied by lightning in Mumbai and Thane for today, with light to moderate rainfall expected across the region and isolated areas likely to receive heavy showers.

In Gujarat’s Surat, at least nine people have died in rain-related incidents over the past few days, prompting authorities to evacuate residents from low-lying areas.

Meanwhile, Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed the situation with the chief ministers of Kerala, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Jammu & Kashmir, assuring them of the Centre’s full support.