Delhi weather update: It will rain throughout the week
The weather of Delhi will be pleasant this week. The Meteorological Department has forecast light to moderate rains till August 6. Orange alert has been issued for Thursday. There are chances of rain in most parts of NCR including Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad adjacent to Delhi.
Heavy rains expected in Himachal Pradesh, Orange alert issued
Heavy rains and landslides are continuing at many places in Himachal Pradesh. The IMD has issued an ‘Orange Alert’ warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall in Bilaspur, Chamba, Kangra, Mandi, Shimla, Solan and Sirmaur on Thursday. According to government data, since the onset of monsoon on June 24, 194 people have died in rain-related incidents in Himachal Pradesh, while 34 are missing.
Heavy rain alert in Odisha, schools closed
A low pressure area has formed in the Bay of Bengal. Heavy rains flooded several low-lying areas in Odisha. Educational institutions have been temporarily closed in more than 12 districts. The Meteorological Department has issued a warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall (7 to 20 cm) in Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Bargarh, Bolangir, Sonepur, Sambalpur, Deogarh, Angul, Keonjhar and Boudh.
Tomato can go up to Rs 300 per kg!
Tomato prices have continued to rise since the month. Wholesale traders have expressed apprehension that the price of this vegetable will reach Rs 300 per kg in the coming days. Wholesale traders have said that the wholesale prices of tomatoes will increase due to less arrival. He says that its effect can be seen in the form of increase in retail prices.
Ashok Kaushik, president of the Delhi-based Azadpur Tomato Association and member of the Agricultural Produce Marketing Committee (APMC), said that the prices of tomatoes have increased from Rs 160 per kg to Rs 220 per kg in the wholesale market, due to which retail prices may also increase. . He said wholesalers of vegetables are facing losses as there has been a huge drop in the sale of tomatoes, capsicum and other seasonal vegetables.