A school bus met with an accident on NH-48 in Gurugram as heavy rains lashed the city, reported PTI. Rain lashed the national capital on Tuesday afternoon, bringing some respite from the heat. The India Meteorological Department issued a 'red' alert for rain and strong winds across the city.— PTI_News (@PTI_News) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had earlier issued an 'orange' alert, warning of moderate rain at most places along with thunderstorms, lightning and wind speeds reaching up to 50-60 kmph, but later upgraded it to 'red' for the entire city.It has forecast moderate rain at many places and heavy rain at isolated places, accompanied by moderate thunderstorms and lightning, with wind speeds reaching up to 70 kmph.The maximum temperature is likely to settle around 36 degrees Celsius.Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 30 degrees Celsius -- the highest since July 2, 2024, when the mercury settled at a low of 30.7 degrees Celsius.The IMD said the "feels like" temperature at 8.30 am was 44.7 degrees Celsius as relative humidity stood at 79 per cent, making for uncomfortable weather.The Lodhi Road weather station recorded a minimum temperature of 30.4 degrees Celsius, Palam 28.3 degrees Celsius, Ayanagar 28.6 degrees Celsius and the Ridge 24.9 degrees Celsius.
School bus meets with accident on Gurugram's NH-48 during heavy rainfall
Heavy rains lashed Gurugram and Delhi on Tuesday afternoon, bringing some heat respite. The India Meteorological Department issued a red alert for rain and strong winds across the city. A school bus met with an accident on NH-48 in Gurugram due to the downpour. The maximum temperature is likely to settle around 36 degrees Celsius. Delhi recorded a high minimum temperature of 30 degrees Celsius.
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