After observing a lull in the month of August, September started on a positive note for Delhi. First day of September itself witnessed 36 mm of rainfall, with cumulative rainfall for initial five days at 55 mm of rainfall. Moving on further, the city observed dry spell for the period of 6th to 10th September, due to the erratic behaviour of the rains.
However, the city experienced a wet spell again on 11th of September, although the rains were patchy and light in nature. Areas like Mangeshpur, Najafgarh and Zafarpur recorded 1 mm of rainfall, while Faridabad and Yamuna complex received 2mm of rainfall. Meanwhile Aaya Nagar observed the maximum amount of rainfall of 29 mm on 10th of September. So far, city has received 56 mm of rainfall against the normal of 121 mm.
According to Skymet Meteorology Division in India, National capital region will continue to experience patchy showers over the next three-four days. Post that, Delhi might again enter into a dry spell.
The recent downpour has brought great relief for Delhiites, relieving them from heat and humidity. The weather has become extremely pleasant, making nights relatively cooler. The city recorded the maximum temperature of 36°C on Wednesday, while the minimum temperature was 25.2°C.
Delhi has not received good rain this monsoon season so far. Due to lack of rain, temperatures were also on a record- breaking spree. The Safdarjung Observatory on 26th August had observed a maximum temperature of 39.4°C which was highest in the last 20 years. Maximums were consistently recording 5-6 degrees above normal before the spell of rain on the 28th of August.
