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Rain lashes parts of national capital; more showers likely on Friday

Rains lashed several parts of the national capital on Thursday evening, weather officials said here.

Delhi airport's forecourt waterlogged, 5 flights diverted due to weather

The forecourt of the Delhi airport was waterlogged for a "short period" Saturday morning due to sudden heavy rains, its operator DIAL said. Sources said five flights were diverted from the airport this morning due to the bad weather conditions. Waterlogging has been reported from several parts of the national capital including Moti Bagh and RK Puram in south Delhi after rains lashed the city Saturday morning. The Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) said on Twitter that "due to sudden heavy rain, for a short period, there was waterlogging at the forecourt". "Our team was immediately aligned to look into it and the issue has been resolved," it added. An official of the meteorological department said the national capital received 97 mm rainfall since Friday morning.

Rainfall so far this monsoon season highest in 46 years in Delhi

A highly unusual monsoon season this year has yielded 1,100 mm of rainfall in Delhi so far, the highest in 46 years

IMD predicts light to moderate rainfall in Delhi during next 12 hrs

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday predicted light to moderate rainfall at many places in Delhi during the next 12 hours."Light to moderate rainfall (upto 2 cm) is likely at many places of Delhi during next 12 hours. Moderate rainfall (3-5 cm) also likely at isolated places of Delhi during next 12 hours," IMD tweeted.Parts of Delhi had received spells of rain on Friday.Earlier this month, Delhi recorded the highest rainfall in September in the past 19 years.IMD senior scientist RK Jenamani said that rainfall that occur on September 1 was the highest rainfall that Delhi recorded in September in almost two decades.

Delhi records just 10 rainy days in August; air quality worsened: IMD

Delhi recorded just 10 rainy days in August, the lowest in seven years, and a cumulative rainfall of 214.5 mm, lower than the average of 247 mm, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

Fresh spell of rain expected in Delhi, adjoining areas from Aug 29

A fresh spell of rain is expected in Delhi and adjoining areas in northwest India from August 29 as the monsoon trough is expected to shift towards the plains from the foothills of the Himalayas

Delhi likely to enter another break monsoon phase on Friday: IMD

Delhi and its adjoining areas in northwest India are likely to enter another "break monsoon" phase, the third this season

Thunderstorm, light to moderate rain likely in Delhi on Monday

The national capital is likely to receive light to moderate rains with thunderstorm on Monday, the India Meteorological Department said.

Mercury to touch 38 degree Celsius as Delhi's air quality turns 'very poor'

New Delhi will witness partially cloudy sky on Tuesday, however, there is no possibility of rain yet, the India Meteorological Department said.

Maximum temperature 32.7 deg C in Delhi; light rain likely on Tuesday

The city recorded 18.1 mm downpour at Palam till 5.30 pm on Monday

Extensive waterlogging, traffic congestion in Delhi due to heavy rains

As rains continued to lash Delhi, extensive waterlogging and traffic snarls were reported at several places in the city on Sunday. The Safdarjung Observatory, considered the official marker for Delhi, recorded 28.2 mm rainfall, while the Ridge station registered 28.6 mm rainfall from 8.30 am on Saturday to 8.30 am on Sunday, officials said. According to the Public Works Department, Yamuna Bazar, Khanpur, Rohtak Road, Lodhi Road, Azadpur underpass, Zakhira underpass, Shakti Nagar underpass, Kirari, Sagarpur, among others witnessed severe waterlogging. PWD officials said nearly 20-30 waterlogging complaints were received in the morning. The officials said the workers are on the ground and waterlogging-related complaints are being attended on priority. Police said they received waterlogging-related complaints after 8 am from the underpass of Patparganj Road, located near Mother Dairy, Yamuna Vihar, Malka Ganj, near Tis Hazari and Kashmiri Gate metro stations, Chaudhary Fateh Singh Ma

Yamuna level breaches 'danger mark'; evacuation begins in low-lying areas

The Delhi administration on Friday sounded a flood alert and expedited efforts to evacuate people living in the Yamuna floodplains, as the river in the capital breached the danger mark

Orange alert issued for Delhi, moderate rains predicted for Saturday

The IMD has issued an orange alert, predicting moderate rain on Saturday and warning of possible waterlogging in low-lying areas of the national capital and major traffic disruptions.

Heavy rainfall lashes Delhi, mercury settles at 29.4 degrees Celsius

Heavy rains lashed parts of the national capital on Tuesday bringing down the maximum temperature to 29.4 degrees Celsius -- five notches below normal -- the Indian Meteorological Department said.

Amid challenges, protesting farmers ready for monsoons at Delhi borders

We are trying to ensure that ration is stored in these rooms and kept on elevated surfaces so it stays protected in case there is waterlogging, Mehma said.

Ensure no waterlogging takes place during monsoon: Delhi PWD minister

With the arrival of the monsoon in the national capital, Delhi PWD Minister Satyendar Jain on Tuesday directed officials to ensure that no waterlogging takes place on streets during the rainy season.

Delhi weather forecast: Met predicts cloudy weather, light rain today

The national capital is likely to have a generally cloudy sky with light rain on Thursday, the India Meteorological Department said

Delhi records minimum temp of 23.8 degrees Celsius; rain likely

The national capital recorded a minimum temperature of 23.8 degrees Celsius on Sunday morning, four notches below the season's average, the India Meteorological Department said

Delhi records minimum temperature of 24 degree Celsius; rain likely

The national capital registered a minimum temperature of 24 degree Celsius, four notches below the season's average, on Sunday morning, the India Meteorological Department said

Delhi records minimum temperature of 22.2 degree C, light rains likely

Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 22.2 degrees Celsius, five notches below the normal, on Wednesday morning while light rain is likely during the day, the India Meteorological Department said