The India Meteorological Department (IMD) retained a red alert for Mumbai on Sunday as heavy overnight rain lashed the city, forcing the suspension of runway operations at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport for an hour. Several inbound and outbound flights were affected, with average departure delays of 75 minutes and arrival delays of 28 minutes.
Mumbai Records Over 200 mm Rainfall; Airport Operations Disrupted
According to official data, several areas in Mumbai recorded over 200 mm of rainfall, with a few others receiving as much as 300 mm in the last 24 hours. The Mumbai International Airport Ltd stated in a release, "At approximately 10.17 am, adverse weather conditions, including strong gusty winds of up to 42 knots and reduced visibility due to heavy rain, impacted runway operations." Normal operations resumed after an hour as weather conditions improved.
Odisha on High Alert as Depression Forms Over Bay of Bengal
In Odisha, a well-marked low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal intensified into a depression, prompting the state to place all its districts on high alert. The IMD said the system is likely to cross the north Odisha coast between Chandbali and Digha over the next day and could bring heavy rainfall to Odisha and West Bengal.
Kerala: Orange and Yellow Alerts Issued for Northern Districts
Most parts of Kerala received widespread rain on Sunday, with orange alerts issued for Kannur and Kasaragod on July 6 and for Kozhikode, Kannur, and Kasaragod on July 7. Yellow alerts remained in force for several northern districts. The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority urged people living in landslide, mudslide, and flash flood-prone areas to move to safer locations if advised by authorities.
Delhi Gets Relief from Sultry Weather with Moderate Rain
In Delhi, moderate rainfall lashed several parts of the national capital on Sunday, providing relief from the sultry weather. Chhatarpur recorded the highest rainfall at 49 mm until 2.30 pm, followed by Gurugram (35 mm), Mehrauli (18 mm), Greater Noida (17 mm), Najafgarh (8 mm), and Janakpuri (7 mm), according to IMD data. The weather department forecast a generally cloudy sky with moderate rain and a maximum temperature around 36 degrees Celsius.
Jharkhand: Yellow Alert for Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall
The IMD issued a yellow alert for thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds across all 24 districts of Jharkhand from July 6 to 9. "Cloudy conditions are likely to prevail, with a possibility of light to moderate rainfall across the state, and heavy rain is expected at isolated places. The maximum temperature is likely to decrease by 3 to 4 degrees Celsius," the IMD said. Garhwa, Palamu, Chatra, Hazaribag, Latehar, Lohardaga, Gumla, and Ranchi are likely to receive heavy rainfall on Monday.
