New Delhi: A fresh spell of rain brought relief from hot and humid weather in Delhi on Monday morning, as moderate showers lashed several parts of the national capital. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Delhi, forecasting more rainfall and thunderstorms over the next two days.
Rain reduces heat, more showers likely
According to the IMD, light to moderate showers accompanied by thunderstorms are likely at isolated places in the city over the next couple of days. The weather department has advised residents to remain alert during thunderstorm activity.
The maximum temperature in Delhi is expected to remain between 32°C and 35°C, while the minimum temperature is likely to stay between 26°C and 28°C.
Delhi temperature drops after hot Sunday
Before the rainfall, Delhi witnessed intense heat conditions on Sunday. The national capital recorded a maximum temperature of 38.3°C, around 3 degrees above normal.
The minimum temperature settled at 31°C, which was nearly 4 degrees above the seasonal average, resulting in uncomfortable humid conditions.
The latest rain spell is expected to improve weather conditions and provide relief from the prolonged hot and humid period.
Monsoon revival likely across North India
The IMD has said changing monsoon conditions over northern India are likely to bring intermittent cloud cover and scattered rainfall in the coming days.
According to meteorologists, the southwest monsoon is expected to revive significantly this week, with renewed rainfall activity likely to begin over Northeast India before spreading towards eastern, central and northern parts of the country.
Several regions are likely to witness widespread rainfall with thunderstorms, while isolated areas may receive heavy showers.
The Gangetic plains and parts of Central India, which have experienced prolonged heat and humidity, are also expected to get relief from the renewed monsoon activity.
India rainfall deficit stands at 24%
The country has been witnessing a “break monsoon” phase, during which the monsoon trough shifts northwards and rainfall reduces over Central India and adjoining plains.
According to IMD data, India has received 244.6 mm rainfall against the normal average of 323.1 mm, resulting in an overall rainfall deficit of 24 per cent so far.