IMD Issues Orange Alert For Delhi; Forecasts 'Very Heavy' Rains
Issuing an orange alert due to western disturbances in Cyclone Tauktae, the Indian Meteorological Department on May 19 forecasted heavy to very heavy rainfall in various places of Delhi. IMD also cautioned of uprooting of trees and water-logging in low lying areas. Already received 1.8 mm rainfall and predicted wind speed up to 60 kmph, the rainfall is expected to decrease by May 20.