India is grappling with severe weather conditions as heavy rainfall continues to lash various regions. The capital city, Delhi, is facing a critical situation with the Yamuna River reaching a water level of 207.48 meters, exceeding the danger mark and nearing the record of 207.49 meters set in 1978.
Further adverse weather is expected, with forecasts anticipating thunderstorms and rain for the current day. September 5th is likely to bring cloudy skies with moderate rainfall, and the 6th and 7th are also expected to witness thunderstorms and rain. The 8th and 9th are predicted to remain cloudy.
The memories of the 1978 floods are resurfacing among older residents of Delhi, who recall the devastation caused by the Yamuna. Roads were submerged, and many affluent areas were flooded, forcing people to evacuate.
Emergency shelters are providing refuge for residents of low-lying areas such as Majnu Ka Tila, Madanpur Khadar, and Badarpur. The administration has taken steps to relocate people to safer locations and has closed the iron railway bridge to traffic.
**Rainfall Outlook for Uttar Pradesh (Through September 7)**
Uttar Pradesh has been experiencing sustained rainfall, creating a pleasant climate. The weather department anticipates the rainfall to continue until September 7th, with various districts expected to receive rain. Today, light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms is likely in some areas of western and eastern Uttar Pradesh. Both western and eastern regions can expect rain on September 5th. Light to moderate rain is predicted for western UP on September 6th and 7th, whereas only a few places in eastern UP might experience rainfall.
**Weather Forecast for Bihar and Jharkhand**
Light rainfall is anticipated in some districts of Bihar today. The weather department forecasts light to moderate rain in 19 districts, including West Champaran, Siwan, Begusarai, Patna, Gaya, Aurangabad, and Kaimur, with very light rain expected in the remaining 19 districts. Significant rainfall is expected to begin on September 6th. Rain is affecting several parts of Jharkhand, including Ranchi. Heavy rainfall is possible in many locations by tomorrow. An orange alert has been issued for West Singhbhum, Gumla, and Simdega districts.
**Weather in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan**
Heavy rainfall is forecast for Madhya Pradesh over the next three days, leading to weather alerts. Several districts are at risk of heavy to very heavy rainfall, including Dhar, Burhanpur, Mandla, Balaghat, Indore, Ratlam, Ujjain, Alirajpur, and Khargone. Rain is expected to continue in Rajasthan for the next two days, followed by a possible decrease in intensity. Eastern Rajasthan will likely experience rainfall in all districts during this period, while western Rajasthan may see a lesser impact.
**Punjab’s Rainfall Alert**
The weather department has issued another alert for rainfall in Punjab. Many districts are at risk of very heavy rainfall, prompting a red alert. An orange alert is in effect for Pathankot and Gurdaspur districts, with a yellow alert issued for Jalandhar, Amritsar, Rupnagar, Fatehgarh Sahib, Nawanshahr, Kapurthala, Hoshiarpur, Ludhiana, Mohali, and Tarn Taran.
**Mountain Weather**
The weather department has issued a yellow alert for rain in 13 districts of Uttarakhand today. Heavy rainfall is expected in several areas, despite the yellow alert in Nainital, Champawat, Bageshwar, and Pithoragarh. A yellow alert has also been issued for Uttarkashi, Tehri, Pauri, Rudraprayag, Chamoli, Dehradun, Haridwar, Almora, and Udham Singh Nagar. Some areas of Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, and Sirmaur in Himachal Pradesh are under a yellow alert for rain today, with rain also possible in other districts.