International Day of Yoga: Delhi CM performs yoga on banks of Yamuna

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday performed yoga on the banks of the Yamuna river in northeast Delhi’s Sonia Vihar on the occasion of International Day of Yoga (IDY).

She was joined by BJP MP Manoj Tiwari and her cabinet minister Kapil Mishra.

On the choice of the the venue, Gupta said they wanted to show people that the cleaning work of the river is underway.

“Yamuna river is the symbol of our faith but the previous governments have ignored it. They did not work to clean it. But in the four months that we have been in power, we have worked to clean it,” she said.

“People ask me, where will the cruise run? I want to tell them, the cruise will run on this river where students performed yoga today on boats,” Gupta added.

Hitting out at the AAP dispensation, she said they associated yoga with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and did not celebrate the occasion.

“If they associate yoga with Prime Minister Modi, what can we do? Tomorrow, he might leave his food if he sees PM’s association with it. After seeing BJP government in Delhi, he left the national capital,” she charged.

The government organised programmes at 11 locations to commemorate the IDY, with ministers, MLAs and BJP MPs joining the celebrations.

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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.