An ‘orange’ alert has been issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) for Delhi and surrounding areas. This AQI level lies in the ‘satisfactory’ category, and will therefore, allow the residents to enjoy a clean atmosphere with low pollution. Find Orange alert in Delhi news headlines, photos, videos, comments, blog posts and opinion at CitySpidey, Delhi Monsoon 2020 Orange alert news: दिल्‍ली में बुधवार को कई इलाकों में बारिश हुई। मॉनसून की आमद को देखते हुए मौसम विभाग ने ऑरेंज अलर्ट जारी किया है। Mumbai, Raigad, Ratnagiri to Witness Heavy Rains Until Sunday; Coastal Maharashtra on Orange AlertFurther, IMD’s impact-based forecast model predicts major traffic disruption on roads and an increased chance of vehicle accidents in Delhi on Thursday. Moreover, the likes of East Delhi, North East Delhi, South Delhi, and West Delhi have also recorded ‘deficient’ precipitation stats in this time frame, with only New Delhi, North Delhi, and South West Delhi recording ‘normal’ rainfall figures.On Friday, the wet conditions will deintensify, and the advisory over Delhi will be demoted to a yellow watch, which advises locals to ‘be aware’ of the weather situation.© Copyright TWC Product and Technology LLC 2014, Owing to the likelihood of heavy to very showers, thunderstorms, and lightning, an orange alert has been placed over the capital for Thursday. Take control of your data:The Weather Company’s primary journalistic mission is to report on breaking weather news, the environment and the importance of science to our lives. Delhi: Coronavirus situation continues to exacerbate with record single-day jumpCoronavirus situation deteriorates in Delhi amid increased activities This story does not necessarily represent the position of our parent company, IBM.So far this monsoon season, the rainfall activity over Delhi has been slightly underwhelming. Between June 1 and August 12, the capital has received 230.2 mm rainfall—a ‘deficient’ figure as compared to its long term average for this period, which stands at 356.3 mm.Similar advisories and weather parameters will also be applicable for Delhi’s neighbouring territories of Haryana and Chandigarh. IMD has issued a red alert and an orange alert in a number of districts countrywide - Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Gujarat, Uttarakhand - for today and the weekend. News18.com New Delhi; Last Updated: August 28, 2020, 2:45 PM IST; FOLLOW US ON: Orange alert in Delhi Latest breaking news, pictures, photos and Video News. Noida Authority to start public meetings at premises from tomorrow The downpour caused severe waterlogging in areas like Dwarka, Tughlakabad, and Zakir Nagar.By Saturday, August 15, Delhi will enjoy pleasant weather on Independence Day, with generally cloudy skies and light rains likely during the morning hours.As per the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the western part of the monsoon trough has shifted to the north of its normal position, and is likely to remain there during the next 48 hours. The alert urges residents to ‘be prepared’ of the rough weather conditions.Meanwhile, in the past 24 hours, most places in Delhi and NCR experienced heavy rains and thunderstorms, with the ground-based stations at Palam, Safdarjung, and Ayanagar recording rainfall figures of 93.6 mm, 68.2 mm, and 99.2 mm respectively. We recognise our responsibility to use data and technology for good. Owing to the likelihood of heavy to very showers, thunderstorms, and lightning, an orange alert has been placed over the capital for Thursday. Water accumulation in low lying areas is also possible. Under the influence of these conditions, fairly widespread to widespread rains, with heavy to very heavy falls at isolated places, are very likely across northwest India, including Delhi, for the next 2-3 days. Therefore, residents have been instructed to check for traffic congestion before heading outdoors, follow traffic advisories, and avoid going to areas prone to waterlogging problems.But on a more positive note, the recent rainfall activity has purified in the air in the landlocked capital, and Delhi’s current overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stands at 60, as per SAFAR.