Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms Bring Respite From Heat To Delhi-NCR Parts of Delhi-NCR experienced sudden rainfall and thunderstorms on Saturday, offering a temporary reprieve from the escalating heatwave. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had issued a yellow alert for the national capital, warning of potential showers and thunderstorms over the next two days. The unexpected downpour provided relief to residents grappling with temperatures that had surged to dangerous levels earlier in the week. The rainfall, described as "very light to light" by IMD officials, was accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds gusting up to 50 km/h. These conditions were expected to persist into Monday, according to a statement from the IMD, which cited a "western disturbance" influencing the region. The weather service had predicted the change in weather earlier in the day, aligning with its broader forecast of a cyclonic circulation over adjoining areas. This spell of rain came two days after Delhi and surrounding regions endured hailstorms and heavy rainfall amid an intense heatwave. The sudden cooling provided significant relief to residents, though temperatures remained high. On Saturday, the maximum temperature in Delhi reached 38.6 degrees Celsius at Safdarjung, 0.7 degrees below the normal for the season. However, this was 2.2 degrees higher than the previous day’s reading. The minimum temperature at Safdarjung was 25.9 degrees Celsius, 1.2 degrees above the seasonal average. Private weather channel Skymet’s vice president, Mahesh Palawat, noted that the western disturbance would continue to bring light rain to parts of the city for the next few days. He emphasized that the region would not face a heatwave for at least a week, citing the ongoing influence of the disturbance.#rajasthan #india_meteorological_department #uttarakhand #delhi_ncr #skymet
What Will Be the Rainfall This Year During the Monsoon? What Is the Chance of Heavy Rainfall? The private weather agency Skymet has forecasted that the average rainfall for June to September, the four-month monsoon season, will be 94% of the long-term average. This indicates that the rainfall during this period will be lower than the usual levels. The monsoon season is of immense importance for India, as it plays a critical role in agriculture, water resources, and overall economic activity. The forecast has raised concerns, as the reduced rainfall could impact crop yields and water availability. According to the prediction, the total rainfall for the four-month period is expected to be slightly below the average. This comes amid growing anxieties about the reliability of monsoon patterns, which have become increasingly erratic in recent years. Experts emphasize that while the forecast provides a general outlook, local variations and weather dynamics can still lead to significant differences in actual rainfall distribution. The forecast has prompted discussions about the implications for farmers, who rely heavily on timely and adequate monsoon rains. Reduced rainfall could lead to lower crop production, affecting food security and livelihoods. Additionally, water scarcity in regions that depend on monsoon-fed reservoirs may worsen, requiring proactive measures to manage resources. Skymet’s prediction is based on historical data and current meteorological models, which take into account factors such as sea surface temperatures, atmospheric pressure systems, and global climate trends. However, the accuracy of such forecasts is often subject to uncertainties, particularly in the context of climate change, which has introduced new variables into weather patterns.#agriculture #climate_change #india #monsoon_season #skymet
IMD forecasts below-normal South-West Monsoon The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has projected that the 2026 South-West monsoon in India will be below normal, with rainfall estimated at 92% of the long-period average (LPA). This forecast, announced by M Ravichandran, Secretary of the Ministry of Earth Sciences, marks a departure from earlier predictions by private weather agency Skymet, which had forecasted a 94% LPA rainfall for the season. The IMD’s projection, while confirming a below-normal trend, does not include detailed geographic or monthly breakdowns, leaving room for further analysis as the monsoon season approaches. The South-West monsoon, which accounts for 75% of India’s annual rainfall of 116 cm, is critical for agricultural productivity. Approximately 48% of the country’s cultivable land remains rain-fed, making the monsoon’s performance a key determinant for crop yields. In 2025, the monsoon had been above normal, with rainfall at 108% of the LPA, surpassing initial forecasts from the IMD. The department had predicted 105% and 106% rainfall in its first and second stage forecasts for that year, respectively. Rainfall classification by the IMD is based on deviations from the LPA: 96–104% is considered normal, 90–95% is below normal, 105–110% is above normal, and over 110% is classified as excess. Below 90% rainfall is deemed deficient, indicating a meteorological drought. Skymet, the private forecaster, has also warned of a below-normal monsoon for 2026, attributing the decline to the strengthening El Niño phenomenon. According to Skymet, rainfall is expected to be 101% of normal in June, 95% in July, 92% in August, and 89% in September.#india_meteorological_department #el_nino #skymet #m_ravichandran #south_west_monsoon
दिल्ली-NCR में प्री-मॉनसून एक्टिव, इस हफ्ते फिर बरसेंगे बादल, जानें मौसम पर ताजा अपडेट दिल्ली और आसपास के इलाकों में प्री-मानसून सीजन की शुरुआत हो गई है। रविवार 15 मार्च को हल्की बारिश दर्ज की गई, जिसका दायरा काफी बड़ा रहा। दिल्ली के साथ-साथ नोएडा, गाजियाबाद, फरीदाबाद और गुरुग्राम के कई हिस्सों में भी हल्की बारिश हुई। रविवार सुबह से ही उत्तरी मैदानी इलाकों में बारिश की गतिविधियां शुरू हो गई थीं, जो दोपहर तक जारी रहीं। इसके बाद मौसम में धीरे-धीरे सुधार देखने को मिला। मौसम एजेंसी स्काईमेट के अनुसार, दिल्ली-एनसीआर में इस सप्ताह के दौरान एक-दो बार और बारिश होने की संभावना है। रविवार को हुई बारिश से तापमान में थोड़ी गिरावट दर्ज की गई, जिससे इस महीने का अब तक का सबसे कम तापमान रिकॉर्ड हुआ। 15 मार्च को दर्ज तापमान 1.2 डिग्री सामान्य से अधिक रहा, लेकिन यह अब तक का सबसे कम तापमान है। मौसम विभाग के अनुसार फिलहाल एक पश्चिमी विक्षोभ उत्तरी पहाड़ी इलाकों के ऊपर सक्रिय है, लेकिन दिल्ली में 17-18 मार्च तक ज्यादा प्री-मानसून गतिविधियां देखने को नहीं मिलेंगी। इसके बाद एक नया पश्चिमी विक्षोभ उत्तर-पश्चिम भारत की ओर बढ़ सकता है। इसके प्रभाव से राजस्थान के ऊपर एक प्रेरित चक्रवाती परिसंचरण बनने की संभावना है, जो धीरे-धीरे पूर्व की ओर बढ़ेगा। मौसम वैज्ञानिकों के मुताबिक 19 से 21 मार्च के बीच दिल्ली और आसपास के इलाकों में एक ट्रफ रेखा बनने की संभावना है। इसके प्रभाव से 19 और 20 मार्च को दिल्ली-एनसीआर में गरज-चमक के साथ बारिश हो सकती है। 21 मार्च को भी इसका हल्का असर बना रह सकता है, हालांकि उस दिन मौसम जल्दी साफ होने की उम्मीद है। 22 मार्च से मौसम में सुधार देखने को मिल सकता है, लेकिन अगले सप्ताह भी कुछ स्थानों पर हल्की मौसम गतिविधियां जारी रह सकती हैं। मौसम विभाग के अनुसार इस सप्ताह के बाद भी मौसम के आंकड़े नियमित रूप से बदल सकते हैं। इसलिए लोगों को अपने आंकड़ों के आधार पर अपनी गतिविधियों को अपडेट करना चाहिए।#delhi #ncr #delhi_ncr #march #skymet
