Moderate intensity showers likely in Delhi
India | June 14, 2021 11:21 ISTModerate intensity rain and gusty winds reaching up to 40 kmph are predicted in the city on Monday as a precursor to the southwest monsoon.
Moderate intensity rain and gusty winds reaching up to 40 kmph are predicted in the city on Monday as a precursor to the southwest monsoon.
The national capital is expected to witness strong winds from Tuesday and rain on the weekend, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Monday.
Delhi recorded a mean maximum temperature of 37.5 degrees Celsius in May, the lowest for the month in 13 years, the India Meteorological Department said on Monday.
Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) received rains with gusty winds around midnight bringing respite from the scorching heat.
The Safdarjung Observatory, considered the official marker for the city, had recorded 21.1 mm rainfall last year, 26. 9 mm in 2019 and 24. 2 mm in 2018
The city had also recorded a maximum temperature of 23. 8 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, 16 notches below normal and the lowest in the month of May since 1951
Due to continuous light rain since early morning in several parts of Delhi-NCR on Wednesday, the minimum temperature settled at 21.4 degrees Celsius, five notches below the season's average, the IMD said
Delhi witnessed a sudden change in weather on Sunday afternoon as skies turned cloudy and rains in some parts brought the mercury down, giving much-needed relief to the people of the national capital.
Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand have also received a fresh spell of snowfall due to the western disturbance.
Heavy rains lashed several parts of Delhi-NCR Thursday morning, providing much-needed relief from a long spell of. The heavy pouring has caused waterlogging at several places in Delhi. The weather department said most parts of the city witnessed rains.
Four persons, including an eight-year-old boy, died in rain-related incidents in the national capital which received its first spell of heavy rains on Sunday.
The Safdarjung Observatory, figures of which are considered official for the city, recorded 33.5 mm rainfall, the second highest after 70 mm in December 1997, till 5:30 pm.
Delhi woke up to a cool and pleasant morning on Wednesday as overnight rain brought the mercury levels down, providing much-needed relief to the people even as it threw the traffic out of gear due to water-logging.
Delhiites have long been waiting for rain gods to show some mercy on the national capital. Despite the arrival of monsoon, Delhi and its adjoining areas have not been able to witness any significant rain of thundershower activities. The weather in Delhi continues to remain dry with partly cloudy to cloudy sky conditions.
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