22-year-old film crew technician allegedly jumps to death in south Delhi’s Maidangarhi

Delhi: A 22-year-old man working in the film industry as a light technician allegedly died by suicide after he jumped off a building in south Delhi’s Maidangarhi area on Saturday morning, an official said.

A PCR call was received around the morning hours from Maidangarhi informing that a person, identified as Raj Prasad, had jumped from a building and appeared to have died by suicide, he said.

A police team from Maidangarhi Police Station rushed to the spot and found the man lying unresponsive. He was identified as Raj, a resident of Suman Chowk in Chhatarpur, originally hailing from Uttarakhand’s Rudrapur.

“Preliminary inquiry suggests that Prasad worked as a light technician in the film shooting industry. His family has been informed about the incident,” the officer said.

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The officer said that the crime team inspected the place of occurrence and evidence was collected.

The body has been sent for post-mortem and further proceedings are underway, he said.

The circumstances that may have led to the incident are being looked into, police said.

The statements of acquaintances and those present at the location are being recorded, they said.

Further investigation is in progress, police said.

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Delhi weather: IMD issues ‘yellow alert’ for today, forecasting rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Delhi on Friday, forecasting thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, thundersqualls, and light to moderate rainfall. Wind speeds are expected to pick up to 30–40 kmph, particularly during the night. Rainfall is also predicted in Gujarat and Maharashtra today. The anticipated showers are likely to bring down the maximum temperature in Delhi to between 36 and 38 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature is expected to stay around 27 to 29 degrees Celsius.

For the coming week, Delhi’s weather is forecast to remain mostly cloudy. The IMD has maintained a yellow alert from June 20 to 23, with predictions of thunderstorms, lightning, and light to moderate rainfall. Gusty winds are expected during this period, ranging from 30–40 kmph and occasionally touching 50 kmph during evening or nighttime thunderstorms. Although rainfall intensity may vary, the IMD does not expect any heatwave conditions over the next seven days. Cloudy skies are also likely on June 24 and 25. In its advisory, the IMD warned of moderate thunderstorms with a possibility of intense lightning in open areas. It highlighted potential disruptions including traffic congestion and delays to flight and train services. The advisory also pointed to risks for livestock and those working outdoors. Residents have been urged to stay indoors, avoid unnecessary travel, and unplug electrical appliances during storms to prevent lightning-related hazards.