Residents in Delhi-NCR and western Uttar Pradesh received an “Extremely Severe Alert” on their phones, warning of thunderstorms, lightning, strong winds, heavy rain, and hailstorms. The emergency notification, part of the government’s cell broadcast system, advised people to stay indoors and take precautions against severe weather.
The Delhi government has prepared 81 artificial ponds for people to immerse Ganesh idols. The…