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Time of India
14 hours ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Skyfall! Capital's Roads Turn Into Rivers
New Delhi: Heavy to very heavy rain inundated the city on Tuesday morning, with the Ridge weather station logging 129.8mm of precipitation between 8.30am and 5.30pm. The base station at Safdarjung recorded 68.1mm of rainfall in the same period. Lodhi Road also experienced heavy rainfall measuring 72.2mm. The intense precipitation on Tuesday took the monthly rainfall for July beyond the normal, with Delhi logging 220.2mm during the month to overtake the long-period monthly average of 209.7mm. IMD classifies rainfall as light when it measures up to 15.5mm in a 24-hour window, moderate when it is between 15.6 and 64.4mm. Rainfall is heavy if the precipitation is between 64.5mm and 115.5mm and very heavy when it measures over 115.5mm. The Met department had only forecast moderate rain for the day, and the heavy showers on Tuesday took the city by surprise. Catching the people unprepared, the rain caused widespread traffic snarls and waterlogging. You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi IMD attributed the downpour to the monsoon trough passing close to Delhi-NCR. According to the weather officials, the moisture level spiked in the region coming from a low-pressure area. With the conditions likely to remain the same over the next few days, IMD has predicted light to moderate rainfall on Wednesday and Thursday too. "The monsoon trough at mean sea level continues to pass through Sri Ganganagar, Delhi, with the centre of a low-pressure area over northwest Madhya Pradesh, Satna, Daltonganj, Jamshedpur, Digha, and then east-southeastward towards northeast Bay of Bengal," said the IMD bulletin on Tuesday. "The upper air cyclonic circulation over south Punjab and adjoining Pakistan extending up to 1.5km above mean sea level persists. The upper air cyclonic circulation over northwest Uttar Pradesh and the neighbourhood at 1.5km above mean sea level also persists." According to Mahesh Palawat, vice-president, climate change and meteorology, Skymet, the monsoon trough line was passing through Delhi on Tuesday, which was what led to the significant precipitation. Palawat also explained that a low-pressure area in northwest Madhya Pradesh and adjoining northeast Rajasthan brought additional moisture to the region. While the showers ceased around late morning, the sky remained overcast throughout the day, bringing the daytime temperature down by six degrees. The maximum temperature recorded at the base station of Safdarjung was 29.1 degrees Celsius, six degrees below normal and the lowest maximum since July 8, 2023. The maximum temperature the previous day was 35.6 degrees. The minimum on the day was 26.8 degrees Celsius, which was one below normal and around two degrees lower than Monday's 28.4 Celsius. According to IMD, the maximum temperature on Wednesday is likely to be 30-32 degrees Celsius and the minimum between 23 degrees and 25 degrees Celsius. The rain had a positive impact on the air quality, a slight improvement from the previous day. The air quality index, on a scale of 0 to 500, was 72 on Tuesday against 86 on Monday, both in the 'satisfactory' category. According to the air quality early warning system, the city is set to enjoy 'satisfactory' air till Aug 1.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
Rain, thunderstorms likely in Delhi tomorrow, predicts IMD
The national capital recorded a maximum temperature of 35.6 degrees Celsius on Monday, 2.6 notches above the season's average, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. Mahesh Palawat, vice-president of private weather forecasting agency Skymet, wrote, "Delhi, get ready to be drenched in monsoon showers on July 28 and 29."(Sanchit Khanna/Hindustan Times) Light showers were reported in parts of the city, while the minimum temperature settled at 28.4 degrees Celsius, 1.1 degrees above normal, it added. A cloudy sky with moderate rain is expected on Tuesday, according to weather forecasts. In an X post, Mahesh Palawat, vice-president of private weather forecasting agency Skymet, wrote, "Delhi, get ready to be drenched in monsoon showers on July 28 and 29. The LPA (low pressure area) will move south of Delhi over the northeast." The IMD has forecast thunderstorms with rain on Tuesday, with the maximum and minimum temperatures predicted to hover around 30 and 24 degrees Celsius, respectively. The air quality was in the 'satisfactory' category with an Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 86 at 4 pm, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showed. According to the CPCB, an AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 to 100 'satisfactory', 101 to 200 'moderate', 201 to 300 'poor', 301 to 400 'very poor', and 401 to 500 'severe'.
News18
2 days ago
- Climate
- News18
IMD predicts cloudy sky with moderate rain in Delhi on Tuesday
New Delhi, Jul 28 (PTI) The national capital recorded a maximum temperature of 35.6 degrees Celsius on Monday, 2.6 notches above the season's average, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. Light showers were reported in parts of the city, while the minimum temperature settled at 28.4 degrees Celsius, 1.1 degrees above normal, it added. A cloudy sky with moderate rain is expected on Tuesday, according to weather forecasts. In an X post, Mahesh Palawat, vice-president of private weather forecasting agency Skymet, wrote, 'Delhi, get ready to be drenched in monsoon showers on July 28 and 29. The LPA (low pressure area) will move south of Delhi over the northeast." The IMD has forecast thunderstorms with rain on Tuesday, with the maximum and minimum temperatures predicted to hover around 30 and 24 degrees Celsius, respectively. The air quality was in the 'satisfactory' category with an Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 86 at 4 pm, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showed. According to the CPCB, an AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 to 100 'satisfactory', 101 to 200 'moderate', 201 to 300 'poor', 301 to 400 'very poor', and 401 to 500 'severe'. PTI MHS AMJ AMJ Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
2 days ago
- Climate
- News18
Delhi To Witness Rain Today, IMD Predicts More Showers For This Week
Last Updated: Delhi Weather Update: The maximum and the minimum temperatures are likely to settle at 34 and 27 degrees Celsius today. Delhi Weather Update: Delhi woke up to light drizzles in some areas on Monday, with the weather department forecasting rain showers throughout the day in the national capital. The vice-president of private weather forecasting agency Skymet, Mahesh Palawat, wrote on X,"Delhi, get ready to be drenched in monsoon showers on July 28 and 29. The LPA (low pressure area) will move south of Delhi over the northeast." The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted thunderstorms with rain for today. The maximum and the minimum temperatures are likely to settle at 34 and 27 degrees Celsius, respectively. Earlier on Sunday, Delhi saw a maximum temperature of 37.5 degrees Celsius, two notches above the season's average, as per the IMD. The Air Quality Index (AQI) was in the 'satisfactory' category, reading of 87 at 4 pm, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showed. Rain or thundershowers are expected on August 1 and August 2, with daytime temperatures between 33 degrees Celsius and 34 degrees Celsius and nighttime lows around 26 degrees Celsius. view comments First Published: July 28, 2025, 07:36 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India Today
2 days ago
- Climate
- India Today
Delhi likely to see thunderstorms with rain today
The national capital recorded a maximum temperature of 37.5 degrees Celsius on Sunday, two notches above the season's average, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) showers were reported in parts of the city early morning, while the minimum temperature settled at 28.8 degrees Celsius, 1.5 degrees above normal, it added. More rain is expected on Monday, according to weather an X post, Mahesh Palawat, Vice-President of private weather forecasting agency Skymet, wrote, "Delhi, get ready to be drenched in monsoon showers on July 28 and 29. The LPA (low pressure area) will move south of Delhi over the northeast." The IMD has forecast thunderstorms with rain on Monday, with the maximum and minimum temperatures predicted to hover around 34 and 27 degrees Celsius, humidity was recorded at 59 per cent at 5.30 pm on air quality was in the 'satisfactory' category with an Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 87 at 4 pm, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data to the CPCB, an AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 to 100 'satisfactory', 101 to 200 'moderate', 201 to 300 'poor', 301 to 400 'very poor', and 401 to 500 'severe'.- EndsMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Delhi
