Delhi: Making Independence Day plans? Rain may affect your holidays; Here's all you need to know

New Delhi: Delhi experienced intermittent rainfall on Tuesday, with the maximum temperature reaching 33.6 degrees Celsius, slightly below the seasonal average by 0.6 degrees. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for rain, forecasting continued precipitation over the next three days.

According to the IMD, the Safdarjung observatory, Delhi's main weather station, recorded 20.2 mm of rain up until Tuesday morning. The Palam area received 29.4 mm, Lodi Road 24.7 mm, and Najafgarh 41.5 mm in the 24-hour period from 8:30 AM on August 12 to 8:30 AM on August 13. The humidity level was notably high at 92% as of 5:30 PM.

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The Public Works Department reported 27 complaints related to waterlogging and four about fallen trees. The IMD predicts an overcast sky with light to moderate rain for Wednesday, with maximum and minimum temperatures expected to remain around 33 and 26 degrees Celsius, respectively.

The yellow alert, indicating a "be aware" status, suggests that conditions may deteriorate further in the coming days. Residents are advised to stay informed about weather updates and prepare for potential disruptions due to the continuing rain.

Inputs from PTI