Delhi likely to witness light to moderate rain today; IMD issues 'Yellow Alert'
New Delhi, July 7
The weather in the national Capital is expected to remain pleasant on Tuesday as the India Meteorological Department has forecast a generally cloudy sky with light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning in several parts of the city. The showers are expected to provide relief from the prevailing humid and hot weather.
The IMD has issued a 'Yellow Alert' for Delhi on Tuesday. It has also forecast rainfall across Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, and Chandigarh between July 7 and July 11, with more significant rainfall likely on July 7 and July 9. Residents have been advised to plan their travel according to the latest weather updates during this period.
According to the IMD, Delhi's maximum temperature on Tuesday is likely to remain between 35 and 37 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature is expected to be between 26 and 28 degrees Celsius.
The weather department had predicted heavy rainfall in Delhi-NCR on Monday. However, despite cloudy skies throughout the day, most parts of the national Capital received only light drizzle or very light rainfall, falling short of expectations.
The IMD said there is unlikely to be any significant change in Delhi's maximum temperature over the next seven days. The minimum temperature is expected to remain stable for the next two days before dropping by 1 to 2 degrees Celsius over the following three days. Thereafter, it is likely to rise again.
High humidity has remained a major concern for residents. The heat index, which reflects how hot it feels when humidity is factored in, touched 49.6 degrees Celsius in some parts of the city, making outdoor conditions extremely uncomfortable.
Despite the expected rainfall on Tuesday, Monday remained one of the hottest days of July in the last two years, with the maximum temperature reaching 38.6 degrees Celsius. The previous highest July temperature was recorded on July 11, 2024, when the mercury touched 38.8 degrees Celsius.
Meanwhile, the latest IMD data showed that the country received 53.3 mm of rainfall between July 1 and July 6 against the normal 48 mm, registering an 11 per cent surplus. In contrast, Delhi recorded only 6.6 mm of rainfall against the normal 21 mm, leaving the city with a 68 per cent rainfall deficit, one of the highest in the country.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Yellow alert is good but the real problem is humidity. 49.6°C heat index is no joke! I had to cancel my outdoor plans yesterday because it felt like 50 degrees even at 7 PM. Plan wisely, folks.
Interesting that India's overall rainfall is 11% surplus but Delhi is 68% deficit. The city's infrastructure just can't handle either scenario - either waterlogging or drought-like conditions. We need better urban planning.
मौसम विभाग हर बार तो कोई न कोई अलर्ट ज़रूर जारी करता है लेकिन असली बारिश तो कभी नहीं होती! उम्मीद है आज कुछ राहत मिलेगी। 🥲
As a recent transplant to Delhi, this weather is insane. The contrast between 35°C with humidity and actual temperature is brutal. I'm just grateful the IMD gives alerts - back home we usually just get surprised by storms! Stay safe everyone.
I appreciate the forecast but the 68% deficit is alarming. We're in July and Delhi's rainfall is so far behind normal. This could hit our water table and even impact the Yamuna levels. Hope the next few days make up for it 🙏
S Sarah B