Delhi Weather Update: Yellow Alert In City; Check IMD's Forecast For This Week
The monsoon, which hit the city last month, is yet to pick up pace since the rainfall is below average.
Delhi Weather Update: Delhi woke up to early morning rain on Monday, bringing much-needed relief from heat and humidity. However, the rain also led to waterlogging in several areas, causing traffic jams during busy morning hours.
The monsoon, which arrived in the city last month, has yet to gain momentum, with rainfall remaining below average. However, heavy showers were reported on the weekend in several parts of the capital after days of inconsistent light rain.
Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Delhi, warning of thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds throughout the day.
The city recorded 12 mm of rainfall by 8:30 am, and the minimum temperature dropped to 22.9°C, according to the IMD.
The weather department has predicted similar rainy conditions for the next two days, with light rain likely after that.
Humidity levels reached 100 per cent at 8:30 am on Monday, further adding to the dampness in the air.
In a bulletin issued at 6:30 am, the Regional Weather Forecasting Centre (RWFC), New Delhi, said on X, 'Light to moderate rainfall accompanied with light thunderstorm and lightning (30'�40 km/h gusty winds) is likely to occur at entire Delhi and NCR during next two hours." The weather office has forecast similar conditions to persist over the next two days, with very light to light rain expected thereafter.
The rain in Delhi also brought down pollution levels. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) reported the Air Quality Index (AQI) at 81, which falls under the 'satisfactory" category.
An AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good", 51 and 100 'satisfactory", 101 and 200 'moderate", 201 and 300 'poor", 301 and 400 'very poor", and 401 and 500 'severe".
Delhi is set to experience a wet spell throughout the week, with the weather forecasting agency issuing a yellow alert in the capital till July 8.
The forecast indicates a generally cloudy sky with moderate rain continuing till July 9. Thunderstorms accompanied by rain are likely between July 10 and July 11, followed by rain or thundershowers on July 12 and 13.
(with inputs from agencies)
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