Delhi wakes up to rain, bringing relief from hot and humid weather
New Delhi, July 28
Delhi woke up to rain on Tuesday morning as showers lashed several parts of the national capital, bringing some relief to people from the humid weather.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a generally cloudy sky with one or two spells of very light to light rain at most places and moderate rain at a few places from morning to noon. Another spell of rain is likely towards the evening or night.
The weather department has also forecast moderate rainfall over Delhi on Wednesday, with light to moderate rain expected at several places during the day.
Meanwhile, according to the IMD daily weather report issued on Monday, Delhi is likely to witness light rain and thunderstorms over the next few days, with generally cloudy skies and moderate rain at isolated places.
The national capital recorded a maximum temperature of 38.1 degrees Celsius and a minimum temperature of 28.6 degrees Celsius at Safdarjung. The weather department said maximum temperatures are likely to fall by 2-3 degrees Celsius over the next six days.
According to the IMD, the deep depression was located near the West Bengal coast and was likely to move nearly west-northwestwards and cross the West Bengal-North Odisha coasts near Digha and west of Haldia by early morning on Tuesday.
The weather system was located close to Digha in West Bengal, with its movement likely to bring rain to several parts of the region.
The IMD has advised commuters to check traffic conditions before leaving and avoid areas prone to waterlogging.
— ANI
Reader Comments
This is so typical of Delhi weather! One day scorching heat, next day suddenly monsoon decides to show up. I just hope the drainage system can handle it—last year's flooding near my area was no joke.
While the rain is welcome, the IMD warnings about checking traffic are crucial. We all know how bad the roads get near Punjabi Bagh and Karol Bagh with just a little drizzle. Hope people stay safe!
Love the rain but khair, the metro will be jam-packed today! 😅 At least the temperature will drop a bit—that 38°C was killing me. Fingers crossed for no power cuts!
Good news for Delhiites, but I wonder if the civic authorities learned from last year's chaos. Let's hope the waterlogging is managed better this time. Anyway, enjoying my chai with this weather! ☕
Relief from humidity is so welcome! But I hope the deep depression in West Bengal doesn't cause major issues for Kolkata folks. Nature is unpredictable these days with climate change.
This rain is a double-edged sword. On one hand, it's a respite from the heat; on the other, it brings traffic jams and
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