Delhi-NCR is under a red alert on Thursday morning after the IMD’s 6:45 am nowcast warned of squally winds up to 100 kmph. The bulletin flagged moderate thunderstorms, lightning and squally winds of 69-80 kmph gusting to 100 kmph, along with light to moderate rain at most places and moderate rain at many places across Delhi.
The red alert marks a sharp escalation from the light showers residents woke up to earlier in the morning, with the IMD’s localised nowcast pointing to a more intense spell moving in through the day. Weather trackers on X had earlier said the rain would be uneven, with the western side of Delhi likely to see heavier activity than the east — a pattern that now carries added risk given the high wind speeds forecast.
District authorities and disaster management officials have typically been alerted under such nowcasts, with residents advised to stay indoors during the peak of the storm.
What Exactly Did The IMD’s 6:45 AM Nowcast Warn Of?
The nowcast — a short-range, localised alert — forecast moderate thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and squally winds of 69-80 kmph, gusting up to 100 kmph, over Delhi. Light to moderate rain was flagged at most places, with moderate rain likely at many places.
Article source: news18.com
