IMD issues yellow alert for Delhi; Northeast India faces monsoon fury

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Delhi on Monday, warning of possible thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds across the region. Meanwhile the northeastern states are grappling with the aftermath of heavy rainfall, which has triggered landslides and claimed at least 30 lives, causing widespread devastation.Delhi experienced a significant temperature drop on Monday, with maximum temperature settling at 36.1 degrees celsius, 3.9 degrees below the season's average. The minimum temperature was recorded at 22.6 degrees celsius, marking 4.3 notches below normal levels.IMD predicts Delhi will witness generally cloudy skies with light rain or thunderstorm activity over the next two days. Gusty winds ranging from 40 to 50 kmph are expected, with speeds temporarily reaching up to 60 kmph during thunderstorms.No heat wave conditions are likely over the next seven days. Winds are expected to shift northwesterly later in the week, maintaining moderate speeds of 20 to 30 kmph.The Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 158, according to the Central Pollution Control Board's national bulletin for the past 24 hours.

Delhi flights disrupted

Adverse weather conditions significantly impacted air travel at Delhi airport on Sunday evening. A total of 14 flights were diverted between 4:30 pm and 6:10 pm due to inclement weather, with seven flights redirected to Jaipur, two each to Chandigarh and Amritsar, and one each to Ahmedabad, Dehradun, and Lucknow.

According to flight tracking website Flightradar24.com, more than 350 flights experienced delays at the airport on Sunday, highlighting the severe impact of weather conditions on aviation operations.

Northeast India faces tragedy

India's northeast region is grappling with devastating monsoon consequences. Flash floods and landslides following torrential monsoon rain over the past two days have claimed at least 30 lives across multiple states.A red alert warning has been issued for several districts in the northeast region following three days of non-stop downpour.Conrad K Sangma, Chief Minister of Meghalaya state, has ordered officials to remain on high alert, "especially in landslide-prone and low-lying areas."