Delhi has almost been dry this Monsoon season with 40% percent of rain deficit being observed in June. The month of July looks even worse as the deficit today stands at 53% and there has been only two days of significant rain in the city, on 13th and 17th July.
So far Delhi has observed 101 mm of rain against the monthly average of 214 mm. 57 mm and 26 mm of rain on the 17th and 13th of July respectively has immensely contributed to this number. Rest of the days have largely been dry, with very light or no rain.
And with only over a week left for the month to end, this deficit does not look to narrow down greatly though, some rain is expected in the city Sunday onwards.
Meanwhile, the temperatures have also been hovering in the mid-thirties or higher thirties, explaining the sultry weather conditios in Delhi.
According to Skymet Monsoon forecast update released on July 4, 2014, the monthly rainfall over the country as a whole is likely to be 98% of the LPA (Long period Average) in August and September, raising hopes of some improved rainfall activity during these months.
We expect Delhi also too observe some good rain during August and September however, the deficit may still persist.
