Delhi Experiences Heavy Rainfall and Continued Wet Weather The Indian capital, Delhi, is currently undergoing a prolonged period of heavy rainfall, with the weather pattern expected to persist for the next six days. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), light to moderate rain will continue to affect the region, accompanied by temperatures ranging between 33 and 35 degrees Celsius. The past four days have seen record-breaking rainfall, with the city experiencing a significant portion of the annual monsoon rainfall typically observed over 14 days in August. Saturday’s rainfall was particularly intense, with several areas reporting localized heavy downpours. While the majority of the rain subsided by late afternoon, the IMD issued yellow and orange alerts for certain regions, highlighting the potential for continued disruption. The city’s main thoroughfares experienced minor traffic congestion due to the rain, though the number of people on the roads was lower than usual, partly due to the weekend. Meteorological data from the IMD indicates that Saturday’s maximum temperature in Delhi was 32.8 degrees Celsius, 1.4 degrees below the seasonal average. The minimum temperature recorded was 24.5 degrees Celsius, 2.2 degrees below normal. At Safdarjung Observatory, 98.7 millimeters of rain was recorded between 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM, with the highest rainfall of 19.6 millimeters recorded at Rajghat. The cumulative rainfall for the day was 4.4 millimeters, contributing to the city’s record-breaking totals. The past four days have seen Delhi receive 225.7 millimeters of rain, surpassing the 14-day rainfall total of 400.18 millimeters recorded in August 2023. For instance, Safdarjung recorded 188.#delhi #india_meteorological_department #central_pollution_control_board #rajghat #safdarjung_observatory
Dilwali Heatwave Intensifies as Delhi-NCR Faces Scorching Temperatures; IMD Predicts Weather Trends for Next Week The heatwave in Delhi is intensifying, with temperatures expected to surpass 38 degrees Celsius in the coming days. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the maximum temperature in Delhi is projected to cross 38 degrees Celsius within the next three days, while the minimum temperature is set to rise to 20 degrees Celsius by the end of the week. The weather forecast indicates that there will be no significant change in the weather pattern for the entire week. Although cloud cover may persist, there is no likelihood of western disturbances or rainfall during this period. However, a slight decrease in temperatures by 1-2 degrees Celsius is anticipated towards the weekend. On Sunday, the sky remained clear throughout the day, with intense sunlight. The maximum temperature recorded was 35.6 degrees Celsius, which is 7.2 degrees above the normal average, while the minimum temperature stood at 16.7 degrees Celsius, 2.7 degrees higher than usual. Humidity levels fluctuated between 94% and 28%. The most scorching area in the capital was Riz, with a maximum temperature of 38.9 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, Rajghat recorded the highest minimum temperature at 20.3 degrees Celsius. The IMD predicts that on Monday, partial cloud cover will be present, though bright sunshine is expected to return. The maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to remain around 37 and 17 degrees Celsius, respectively. The prolonged heatwave has raised concerns about the health of residents, particularly vulnerable groups such as children, the elderly, and those with pre-existing medical conditions.#delhi #india_meteorological_department #delhi_ncr #riz #rajghat
