Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms lashed parts of Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra, including Mumbai, on Sunday morning, leading to waterlogging in several places. The national capital Delhi also woke up to partly cloudy skies, with shallow fog in the morning. The air quality index (AQI) across the national capital continues to be in the ‘severe’ category in some areas as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Delhi’s overall AQI remained at 389 on Sunday morning. An AQI between zero and 50 is considered good, 51 and 100 satisfactory, 101 and 200 moderate, 201 and 300 poor, 301 and 400 very poor, 401 and 450 severe, and above 450 severe plus.
IMD Weather Alerts
- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted thunderstorms with hail and heavy downpours over several states including Maharashtra, Goa, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Rajasthan for today as well as tomorrow.“Thunderstorm activity accompanied with hailstorm and heavy rainfall likely over Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and south Rajasthan during November 26 and 27,” the agency said.
- IMD’s Regional Meteorological Centre in Chennai has also issued an alert for heavy rains at isolated places over Cuddalore, Kancheepuram, Ranipet, and Tiruvallur districts in Tamil Nadu today.The southern state has been hit by incessant rain for the past few days, leading to mudslides and landslides. Overnight downpour also caused waterlogging in several parts of Tamil Nadu. Water level in Vaigai river also rose following heavy rainfall.“Northeast Monsoon is intensifying in the state as a result of which the hilly areas, including Varusanadu and Chathuragiri, have been receiving good rainfall for the past few days,” IMD said.
- Light to moderate rainfall, accompanied by isolated thunderstorms and lightning, has also been predicted over the Andaman and Nicobar Islands for the next two days. IMD has advised fishermen not to venture into the sea during this period.
- In Himachal Pradesh, the weather department forecast said light to moderate rain and snowfall is likely in the higher reaches for two days, November 26 and 27.”From November 26-27, the higher reaches of Chamba, Kinnaur, Lahaul-Spiti, Kullu, Kangra, and Shimla districts will receive snowfall and the lower areas of Sirmaur, Solan, Mandi, and Kangra will receive light rainfall. From November 28-29, the snowfall will be reduced and the weather will clear,” IMD said.