Fresh spell of rain brings down heat in Delhi; IMD issues yellow alert
New Delhi, July 20
Moderate rainfall lashed several parts of Delhi on Monday morning, providing much-needed respite from the hot and humid weather that had gripped the national capital over the past several days.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast more rainfall over the next two days. It has issued a yellow alert for the city, indicating the possibility of light to moderate showers accompanied by thunderstorms at isolated places.
According to the weather department, the maximum temperature in Delhi is expected to remain between 32 and 35 degrees Celsius over the next couple of days, while the minimum temperature is likely to hover between 26 and 28 degrees Celsius.
On Sunday, Delhi had recorded a maximum temperature of 38.3 degrees Celsius, which was three degrees above the seasonal average. The minimum temperature settled at 31 degrees Celsius, around four degrees above normal, reflecting the persistent heat and humidity before the latest spell of rain.
The IMD has also indicated that changing monsoon conditions across northern India are likely to bring intermittent cloud cover and scattered showers in the coming days, offering further relief from the prevailing heatwave-like conditions.
According to the India Meteorological Department, the southwest monsoon is now poised for a significant revival after a prolonged lull. The renewed activity is expected to begin over Northeast India before gradually extending into eastern, central and northern parts of the country during the early part of the week.
Meteorologists have forecast widespread rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms across several regions, with heavy showers likely at isolated locations.
For the Gangetic plains and parts of Central India, which have witnessed prolonged hot and humid weather in recent weeks, this spell is expected to provide the first substantial relief of the month.
The country has been witnessing what meteorologists describe as a "break monsoon" phase, a recurring phenomenon during which the monsoon trough shifts northwards, significantly reducing rainfall over Central India and adjoining plains.
According to IMD data, the country has so far received 244.6 mm of rainfall against the normal average of 323.1 mm, resulting in an overall rainfall deficit of 24 per cent.
— IANS
Reader Comments
This is good news after that heatwave last month. But honestly, the 'break monsoon' phase just shows how unpredictable our weather has become. Let's hope this rain fills up those parched dams too.
Yellow alert hai toh careful rehna padega. But I'm glad IMD is keeping us updated—earlier we used to rely only on old aunties' predictions! 😅 Jokes apart, this brings some chill after weeks of sweating.
This is refreshing news! Living in Delhi, you appreciate these rain spells even more after the brutal heat. Just wish the city's drainage could handle the downpour without flooding major roads. 🚗
Break monsoon phase is a reality check on climate change. We need more than just a yellow alert—better urban planning and rainwater harvesting to deal with these extremes. Still, happy for the cool breeze today! 🌦️
While the rain is welcome, I think we should focus on that 24% deficit too. One or two days of rain won't fix the water scarcity issues in rural UP or Haryana. Hope this monsoon revival truly extends to the rest of the country.
Gotta love the unpredictability of Indian monsoons! From 38°C to pleasant showers
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