September 1, 2025

Get ready for the rain drama! Heavy rains have drenched Delhi and Punjab, causing floods and trouble everywhere. In Delhi, the Yamuna river alarmingly crossed the danger mark of 205.33 metres on Sunday morning and keeps rising, thanks to nonstop downpours. The danger level is serious because when the river hits 206 metres, evacuations begin. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts cloudy skies with moderate rain till September 2. There’s even a thunderstorm warning for September 3 and rain or thundershowers through September 4 and 5. To help worried residents, Delhi set up a flood relief camp in Mayur Vihar after water levels surged. Meanwhile, the national capital faces a yellow alert for thunderstorms, lightning, and moderate to heavy rain during the mornings. Punjab isn’t safe either. Heavy rains have flooded many parts, forcing the government to close all colleges, universities, and polytechnic institutes till September 3. The Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains warned, "The responsibility for the well-being of students residing in hostels lies with the respective administrations." Schools had been closed earlier from August 27 to 30 and the closure was extended due to the floods. IMD has issued a red nowcast warning for Punjab districts like Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Nawanshahr, and Patiala. This means heavy rain over 15 mm per hour with thunderstorms! Nearby areas got orange alerts for moderate rain and thunder. The IMD cautioned, "Red Nowcast Warning: Heavy spells (>15mm/hr) accompanied with thunderstorm. Orange Nowcast warning: Moderate Spells (5-15 mm/hr) accompanied with thunderstorms." Other states feel the rain Fury too! Tamil Nadu's coastal and northern districts saw heavy showers, easing Chennai's humidity. Himachal Pradesh faces heavy rain alerts in many districts including Shimla and Kullu. Thanks to the rain, Delhi’s air quality improved, with AQI dropping to a satisfactory 60. Plus, temperatures dropped too, making the city cooler with a minimum of 23.7°C, about 3 degrees below usual. So, rain lovers and flood watchers, stay alert, carry your umbrellas, and follow local warnings! The monsoon magic is not done yet.

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