The arrival of Monsoon has been officially declared in Delhi but the capital city yearns for some good Monsoon rain as temperatures are on the rise.
Rising mercury along with high humidity are the causes of discomfort for Delhites. According to latest weather update by Skymet Meteorology Division in India, on Friday the maximum temperature in Delhi was 36.8⁰C at Safdarjung and 38.4⁰C at the Palam Observatory, which was about a notch above the normal average. Today the maximum temperature in Delhi might reach even higher and may touch 40⁰C.
This season welcomes a lot of diseases like malaria and dengue, among others. Before monsoon could even set in, 12 cases of dengue had been reported in Delhi/NCR. According to media reports, this year's dengue cases have already overtaken the confirmed cases in the same period for the past three years. In 2013, nine confirmed dengue cases were reported till the 1st of July, while in 2012 and 2011 only five patients were admitted for having dengue.
This Monsoon season has brought less rain and still there is an increase in the number of patients suffering from malaria and dengue at the hospitals in Delhi/NCR. The municipal officials have alerted hospitals and increased their anti-mosquito patrol to prepare and tackle diseases during the Monsoon season. Hospitals were asked to keep sufficient beds for patients of Dengue, Malaria and other disease.
Hospitals have also been asked to be equipped with adequate number of dengue testing kits for proper diagnosis and treatment. The medical superintendents of the hospitals were specifically directed to clean overhead and underground water tanks at frequent intervals to prevent mosquito breeding.
So, ever wondered what could happen when Monsoon is actually in its full swing in Delhi/NCR? To enjoy a safe Monsoon, few steps could work wonders:-
Dengue is a completely preventable disease, all one needs to do is take precautionary measures to lead a healthy and disease free life.
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Weather alert for Rajasthan issued at 15.15 hrs
Light rain and thundershowers likely over Churu, Dausa and Jhunjhunu districts of Rajasthan with strong winds ranging between 30 kmph and 50 kmph during the next 1 to 6 hours.
Weather alert for Madhya Pradesh issued at 15.10 hrs
Light rain and thundershowers likely over Ashoknagar, Betul, Bhopal, Dewas, Guna, Harda, Hoshangabad, Khandwa, Raisen, Sehore and Vidisha districts of Madhya Pradesh with strong winds ranging between 30 kmph and 50 kmph during the next 1 to 6 hours.
Weather alert for Uttar Pradesh issued at 15.05 hrs
Light rain and thundershowers likely over Agra, Aligarh, Badaun, Etah, Etawah, Hathras and Mainpuri districts of Uttar Pradesh with strong winds ranging between 30 kmph and 50 kmph during the next 1 to 6 hours.
Weather alert for Haryana issued at 15.00 hrs
Light rain and thundershowers likely over Jhajjar, Palwal and Rewari districts of Haryana with strong winds ranging between 30 kmph and 50 kmph during the next 1 to 6 hours.
According to the latest weather update by Skymet Meteorology Division in India, the low pressure area is now and is now positioned over northeast Jharkhand and neighbouring areas. The system continues to bring good Monsoon rain in Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal. Muzaffarpur in Bihar topped the charts on Thursday and now it’s time for Bhagalpur in the same state.
Here’s a look at our list of top ten rainiest cities in India on Friday:
| Cities | State | Rainfall (in millimetres) |
| Bhagalpur | Bihar | 144 |
| Muzaffarpur | Bihar | 99 |
| Gaya | Bihar | 74 |
| Bokaro | Jharkhand | 72.4 |
| Harnai | Maharashtra | 55.4 |
| Shimla | Himachal Pradesh | 50 |
| Patna | Bihar | 47 |
| Supaul | Bihar | 43.4 |
| Coochbehar | West Bengal | 32 |
| Burdwan | West Bengal | 28 |
Since the declaration of Monsoon in the national capital, rain has been very minimal. Consequently, the mercury seems to be rising in Delhi/NCR.
On Friday, the maximum temperature in Delhi was 36.8⁰C at Safdarjung and 38.4⁰C at the Palam Observatory, which was about a notch above the normal average. The expected maximum temperature in Delhi on Saturday is even higher and may touch 40⁰C.
In the absence of good Monsoon showers, rising temperatures and high humidity the comfort level is very low. In the last 24 hours, the Palam Observatory recorded 6.2 mm of rain while Safdarjung received scanty rain of only 0.4 mm. Some passing showers are likely in pockets of North and West Delhi on Saturday as well but not sufficient to decrease the uneasiness.
An essential component for bringing good Monsoon rain in Delhi i.e. easterly winds of up to the height of 5000 ft. are missing here.
As have been explained earlier by Skymet Meteorology Division in India, weather activity in North India and Delhi comes from different directions during Monsoon in India. Precipitation here is driven by multiple factors, unlike just Western Disturbance in other seasons. Low pressure area, any cyclonic circulation originating in East India, the Monsoon trough and also Western Disturbances, which now track mostly northwards, affect weather in this part of the country. But at present no weather activity is strong enough to affect weather in Delhi.
The low pressure area has been moving very slowly and is now positioned over northeast Jharkhand and neighbouring areas with an associated upper air cyclonic circulation extending up to 7.6 km above the sea level. The system is likely to move northwestwards entering east Uttar Pradesh during the next 24 hours
According to latest weather update, the low pressure area brought good rain in Jharkhand, West Bengal and heavy in Bihar.
In a span of 24 hours from 8.30 am on Friday, Bihar and Jharkhand received good showers with Bhagalpur recording a whopping 144 mm of rain.
Bokaro recorded 72.4 mm of rain, Daltonganj 11.2 mm, Jamshedpur 6.4 mm. But after receiving good showers of 63 mm on Thursday, rain has reduced in the capital of Jharkhand, Ranchi.
In Bihar, Muzaffarpur recorded 99 mm of rain, Bhagalpur 144 mm, Gaya 74 mm and Patna 47 mm, Supaul 43.4 mm and Motihari 26 mm.
Rain has reduced in West Bengal Asansol recording 7 mm of rain, Baharampur 26 mm, Burdwan 28, Coochbehar 32 mm, Jalpaiguri 16 mm, Malda 17 mm and Digha 14 mm.
In Uttar Pradesh, Bareilly received 27.2 mm of rain, Varanasi 24.2 mm, Allahabad 17 mm, Banda 11 mm and Gorakhpur 11 mm of rain.
As predicted by Skymet Meteorology Division in India, the system is making a slow progress and is likely to reach east Uttar Pradesh, before becoming insignificant.
