Reportedly india’s World Cup semi-final match against new zealand at Old Trafford stadium is likely to be interrupted by rain, with light showers forecast in Manchester. According to the British MET department, there are chances of “cloudier skies and some showery rain developing at times” on Tuesday.
Meanwhile the morning in Manchester has been cloudy, but there has been no rain so far. According to the forecast, the chances of rain will increase from 8am local time, followed by patches of rain through most of the day. During the afternoon, there is a chance that the rain will ease of for a time, but will likely intensify again later, the British Met department said. Light spells of shower are expected to begin from 12 pm BST (5:30 pm IST) while a burst of heavy rain is predicted for 3 pm BST (7:30 pm IST).
BBC Weather reported there is over a 40 per cent chance of rain at 8am-9am local time, and this will reduce and stay consistent around 25-30 per cent through much of the rest of the day. Previously the weatherman had warned of a 50 per cent chance of rain at 10am local time on Tuesday, increasing chances that the start of the match may be delayed from the scheduled 10.30am local time. The skies are only expected to clear after 1pm local time.
