Rain keeps temperature in check, humidity & discomfort soar

Time of India

6 hours ago

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Gurgaon: Moderate rainfall across the city early on Tuesday morning brought much-needed relief from the oppressive humidity of recent days, though it also caused waterlogging and traffic disruptions in parts of the city.
According to official data, Farukhnagar recorded the highest rainfall at 54 mm, followed by Wazirabad (47 mm), Manesar (42 mm), and Kadipur and Harsaru (39 mm each). Badshahpur saw 38 mm of rain, while Sohna and Pataudi recorded lighter showers at 18 mm and 15 mm, respectively.
The rain led to a notable drop in temperatures. The minimum fell by 2.5 degrees from the previous day, settling at 24.1-degree Celsius, while the maximum dipped to 33.1 degree Celsius — 1.1 degrees lower than Monday's reading.
Although no rain was recorded during the day, overcast skies kept the weather cool and damp.
Residents welcomed the change but also pointed out civic shortcomings. "The rain was a welcome change after days of unbearable humidity," said Poonam Sinha from Sector 56. "But waterlogging near our colony made commuting difficult in the morning."
Ravi Sharma, a Manesar resident, raised similar concerns. "The temperature drop is good, but the drainage system really needs attention.
Even moderate rain leads to flooding here."
The
India Meteorological Department
(IMD) has issued a yellow alert for the region, predicting continued rainfall over the next six days, along with gusty winds and possible thunderstorms.
"Residents are advised to stay indoors during thunderstorms and avoid sheltering under trees or metal structures," an IMD official said. "There is a risk of lightning and disruptions to traffic and public services."
Temperatures are expected to fall by another two degrees in the coming days, but rising humidity may keep conditions muggy.
Delhi, meanwhile, has surpassed the normal rainfall for the entire month of June by 18% and more is expected.
After the capital got 29mm rainfall in the last 24 hours till 8.30am on Wednesday, the city had logged 87.8mm in June so far, compared to the monthly average of 74.1 mm.
The monthly total rainfall is likely to rise with more rain expected this week and the monsoon expected next week.
The city did not receive rain from 8.30am to 5.30pm, but the Met department has forecast rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds for the next seven days. The normal date for the onset of the southwest monsoon over Delhi is June 27. It arrived in Delhi on June 28 last year. Delhiites saw a day of "extremely heavy rain" with Safdarjung, the city's base station, logging 228.1mm in a day. The monsoon may reach the city by next week.
The India Meteorological Department on Wednesday said the southwest monsoon has further advanced over some more parts of the north Arabian Sea, the remaining parts of Gujarat, some parts of Rajasthan, some more parts of Madhya Pradesh, some parts of east Uttar Pradesh, and the remaining parts of Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand, and some more parts of Bihar.
"Conditions are favourable for further advance of the southwest monsoon over the remaining parts of the north Arabian Sea, some more parts of Rajasthan, the remaining parts of Madhya Pradesh, some more parts of Uttar Pradesh, and the remaining parts of Bihar, some parts of Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu-Kashmir-Ladakh-Gilgit-Baltistan-Muzaffarabad during the next 2-3 days," IMD said in a statement.