The monsoon has arrived over the State in ‘drizzling’ style. Drizzling that started during wee hours of Saturday turned into downpour by morning, keeping weather cool. Though the downpour disappeared after half an hour making the weather pleasant, drizzling continued, giving much needed respite to the people from scorching heat.
The monsoon knocked at the door of the State on Thursday when heavy rainfall took place, drenching the State. The weather became clear by evening and local woke up to scorching sun on Friday. Till evening, there was no sign of rains. The rain began during the wee hours. Rains also brought together cool breeze, people were for long.
Saturday morning was pleasant one as the locals left for their offices amid drizzling. The rain stopped for few hours in the noon and struck again in the afternoon. The rains brought in cool breeze those left locals in pleasant mood. At various locations, youths were seen enjoying first monsoon shower. Young bikers also whizzed past on their bikes, while enjoying showers. The youth also took time out to enjoy raindrops ushered joy with them.
Met department welcomed early arrival of monsoon. Met department director Dr Anand Sharma said, “Monsoon has arrived in the State five days early. It was about to reach the State by June 20. It is good for the crops in non-irrigated areas.” The farmers have also been advised to make arrangements for draining rainwater from the fields of crops like maize.
The department predicted heavy rainfall with thunders in the State. Heavy rainfall is more likely at isolated places during next 48 hours. The department also advised the people to avoid visiting the tough terrains on hills as they may land in hot water.
Sharma further added that this was the best time for rainwater harvesting. So, the farmers interested in it should start it if they have the arrangement already. Early arrival of the Monsoon would definitely extend advantage to the crops, he added.
As for the Capital city weather, there will cloudy sky. One or two spells of rain with thunder will take place. The maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be around 25°C and 19°C respectively. It also shows that the weather would remain cool.
Day remained cool and locals enjoyed the first rain of monsoon. It may be mentioned here that the Monsoon last year reached the state on July 5.
Meanwhile, an advisory was issued to the pilgrims and tourists by Chief Secretary to first see weather forecast. The weather in the coming two days has been predicted to be rainy, he added. Keeping this view, he said that pilgrims and tourists should get the information of weather before planning to visit Uttarakhand.