IMD Forecasts Heavy Rainfall Over Southern States

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall over Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal, Kerala and Mahe today. According to IMD, thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds are likely to prevail over Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Odisha today. The Met Department has predicted similar weather conditions over Coastal and South Interior Karnataka and Lakshadweep for today.

Meanwhile, the air quality in Delhi-NCR continues to remain in the very poor category. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, Delhi’s Air Quality Index was recorded at 389 at 7 AM. An Air Quality Index between 0 and 50 is considered good, 51 and 100 satisfactory, 101 and 200 moderate, 201 and 300 poor, and 301 and 400 very poor. An AQI between 401 and 500 is considered severe.