Rain lashes Delhi, IMD issues orange alert

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Published on Jul 08, 2023 02:23 pm IST

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday issued an Orange Alert in Delhi in view of heavy rains.

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Heavy spells of rain drenched Delhi on Saturday as the Southwest Monsoon strengthens. In view of the heavy rains, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert in the national capital. (PTI)

Published on Jul 08, 2023 02:23 pm IST

Heavy spells of rain drenched Delhi on Saturday as the Southwest Monsoon strengthens. In view of the heavy rains, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert in the national capital. (PTI)

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The Met Office has predicted a generally cloudy sky with heavy rain during the day. (PTI)

Published on Jul 08, 2023 02:23 pm IST

The Met Office has predicted a generally cloudy sky with heavy rain during the day. (PTI)

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Many commuters faced hardships in reaching their destinations as moderate to heavy rain lashed Delhi and adjoining areas in the National Capital Region (NCR). (PTI)

Published on Jul 08, 2023 02:23 pm IST

Many commuters faced hardships in reaching their destinations as moderate to heavy rain lashed Delhi and adjoining areas in the National Capital Region (NCR). (PTI)

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The PWD said it received 15 complaints of waterlogging since the morning.(PTI)

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The PWD said it received 15 complaints of waterlogging since the morning.(PTI)

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"Apart from these, we also received complaints about waterlogging on other stretches that are under the MCD (Municipal Corporation of Delhi) or other agencies. We forwarded those complaints. The situation is under control so far. The road around Guru Tegh Bahadur Khalsa College in Delhi University's north campus witnessed waterlogging, causing inconvenience to commuters," said a PWD official. (PTI)

Published on Jul 08, 2023 02:23 pm IST

"Apart from these, we also received complaints about waterlogging on other stretches that are under the MCD (Municipal Corporation of Delhi) or other agencies. We forwarded those complaints. The situation is under control so far. The road around Guru Tegh Bahadur Khalsa College in Delhi University's north campus witnessed waterlogging, causing inconvenience to commuters," said a PWD official. (PTI)

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Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded in the 'satisfactory' category with a reading of 79 at 9.00 am, Central Pollution Control Board data showed. (ANI)

Published on Jul 08, 2023 02:23 pm IST

Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded in the 'satisfactory' category with a reading of 79 at 9.00 am, Central Pollution Control Board data showed. (ANI)

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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', and 401 and 500 'severe'.(ANI)

Published on Jul 08, 2023 02:23 pm IST

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', and 401 and 500 'severe'.(ANI)

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