Due to change in wind direction, Delhi and its adjoining States witnessed a fresh spell of monsoon rain on Monday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said as warm and dry westerly winds have been replaced by humid easterly winds and with the formation of cloud, rain has occurred over Delhi and National Capital Region (NCR).
Since the onset of monsoon on July 5, the national Capital has recorded 54.2 mm rainfall — only 1.4 mm precipitation occurred in first five days of the month.
The intensity of rain in Delhi-NCR will increase on July 18, said IMD.
MeT scientist for Delhi Airport Dr Rajendra Jenamani said the overall rain at Palam was recorded 26 mm.
Safadarjung observatory recorded 29 mm rain, Ayanagar 20mm, Delhi Ridge 13 mm, and Lodi Road 23.2mm. The humidity level in Delhi shot up to 78 per cent.
In a weekly weather forecast, light rain and thunderstorm activities are expected on July 16, however, MeT has also predicted heavy rain from July 18 to July 21.
The maximum temperature in Delhi was recorded 35 degrees Celsius, three degrees Celsius departure from normal, and minimum at 27 degrees Celsius.
Private forecaster Skymet said, “This change in the weather conditions can be attributed to the trough that has already started to travel in the south direction from the foothills of the Himalayas.”
Other parts of the northern plains — southwest UP, Punjab, Haryana, and North Rajasthan — will also get to see rain and thundershower activities in the coming days.
