Moderate rain likely in Delhi in next 24 hours
New Delhi, July 11: Sweltering under a humid spell, Delhiites may get some relief on Thursday as the Met department has predicted moderate rain in next 24 hours.
After remaining mostly cloudy throughout Wednesday, the national capital was expected to receive some rainfall or light drizzles by late evening but no showers took place, according to Indian Meteorological Department (IMD).
"There was minuscule drizzle in evening which could not be measured. But there are bright chances of a moderate rain across the city in the next 24 hours," an IMD official said.
According to the department, Wednesday's maximum temperature was recorded at 36.7 degrees Celsius, a notch above the season's average while the minimum settled at 29.6 degrees, two notches above the season's average. The humidity was 62 per cent.
According to private weather forecasting agency Skymet, Delhi and its adjoining regions have been witnessing mostly dry and hot weather conditions.
"Delhi remains rain deficient by 33 per cent as on July 10. Now, we expect Monsoon rains to begin over Delhi and NCR and these intermittent showers of light intensity would continue till July 15 or 16.
"In fact, there are possibilities of sporadic moderate showers over the national capital as well," it added.
Tuesday's maximum settled at 40.6 degrees Celsius, five notches above the season's average while the minimum was recorded at 29.2 degrees Celsius, two notches above the season's average.
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Adequate LPG stock in Chhattisgarh, no need to panic, says CM Sai
Raipur (PTI): Amid reports of shortage of commercial LPG cylinder in several parts of the country due to the US-Israel-Iran conflict, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Tuesday assured people that they need not worry about the availability of cooking gas in the state.
He asserted that adequate stock of LPG as well as petrol and diesel was available in the state.
Sai said in a statement that authorities have been directed to regularly monitor stock at gas agencies and keep a close watch on the supply chain. Necessary instructions were issued to officials in all districts to ensure a smooth supply of LPG.
The chief minister instructed officials to take strict action if any complaint of black marketing or hoarding of LPG cylinders is received.
Sai urged state residents not to pay attention to rumours and to book cooking gas cylinders as per their actual requirement.
The government was fully alert to ensure the availability of essential commodities to citizens, he emphasised.
Meanwhile, the Chhattisgarh Hotel and Restaurant Association has issued an advisory to hotels, restaurants, caterers and other food businesses across the state, urging them to maintain calm and avoid panic buying.
In the advisory, Taranjeet Singh Hora, president of the association, asked members to maintain coordination and immediately inform it about any major disruption in LPG supply.
He cautioned businesses against hoarding cylinders, saying such practices could worsen the situation for the entire hospitality sector.
The association advised hotels and restaurants to prioritise essential kitchen operations, core menu items and already committed banquet events.
Use electric cooking equipment wherever possible for emergency and staff kitchens such as induction cooktops, electric hot plates, electric rice cookers and kettles, the advisory stated.
