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IMD has issued a fresh yellow alert for Delhi as heavy showers linger for two more days, driven by three weather factors. The Yamuna is above the evacuation mark for a second day, traffic is choked in key stretches, and flights are delayed at IGI Airport. Temperatures have dipped below normal, and air quality remains satisfactory. NCR cities are on orange alert with warnings of waterlogging.

Rain over Delhi-NCR is set to ease as IMD downgrades alerts to yellow, with light rain and thunderstorms expected into the weekend. The Yamuna remains above the 207m evacuation mark at 207.44m, forcing a pause in cremations at Nigambodh Ghat. AQI improved to 57 after the showers. Gurugram faces an orange alert, while Noida and Ghaziabad remain on yellow.

Rain threatened the KKR vs RCB IPL 2025 match at Eden Gardens with forecasts flagging thunderstorms and gusty winds over Kolkata. IMD warned of 40–60 kmph winds, while hourly models showed high morning rain chances easing to just 7% by match time. With playoff stakes high, a washout or shortened game could reshape plans, DLS tactics, and points. Ground staff stayed on standby with full covers.

Severe rain and low visibility disrupted operations at Delhi’s IGI Airport on Tuesday evening, forcing 14 flight diversions and causing widespread delays and cancellations. One flight was diverted to Lucknow, with others sent to Bhopal, Chandigarh, Amritsar, Ahmedabad, and Varanasi. Air India reported extensive delays and some cancellations as crews hit duty-time limits, while one runway remained shut for upgrades.

Ola Electric shares hover near Rs 62–63 after a wild debut year, swinging between Rs 39.6 and Rs 124. The company is still loss-making, reporting a Rs 428 crore quarterly loss and a 5.94% sales decline—the first revenue dip in three years. Valuation looks rich at 5.4x book with negative ROE and ROCE, though debt has come down. Analysts broadly sit on Hold as investors wait for a clearer path to profits.

Uttar Pradesh will swelter today with high heat and humidity. Lucknow may hit 33°C with a midday feel near 39–40°C, light winds, and sticky air. Similar conditions are likely statewide, with temps between 28–34°C. From Sunday, heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected in many areas, bringing relief but also a risk of waterlogging and brief disruptions.

Dia Mirza says Salman Khan helped save her mother during a medical emergency by getting her to a hospital within 15 minutes. She shared the story in 2015, amid his legal troubles, and later clarified her support was personal, not a comment on any verdict. The episode highlights quick thinking, proximity, and a network that can matter in Mumbai’s emergencies.

Tamil actor Vishal got engaged to Sai Dhanshika on his 48th birthday in an intimate ceremony at his Chennai home. The couple, friends for 15 years, publicly confirmed their relationship in May and chose engagement over a planned wedding date. Vishal shared photos and a note thanking fans for their wishes. The wedding is expected in early September, with details to follow.

The Bombay High Court told activist Manoj Jarange Patil he can’t protest in Mumbai without permission, especially during the Ganpati festival. Despite that, he began an indefinite hunger strike at Azad Maidan, demanding Marathas be recognized as Kunbis for OBC benefits. The state said a sub-committee is studying options within the Constitution. The next hearing is on September 9.

The DDA has opened registrations for its Premium Housing Scheme 2025, offering around 250 ready-to-move flats across Delhi via e-auction. Prices start at Rs 39 lakh for LIG units and go up to Rs 2.54 crore for HIG options. Key areas include Vasant Kunj, Dwarka, Jasola, Rohini, and Pitampura. Auctions are slated for Oct 6–8, with registrations open till Oct 24. All properties are freehold.