A fresh Western Disturbance and the Monsoon trough are expected to act in tandem with each other to bring patchy rains over Delhi and NCR for the next couple of days. Thereafter, weather in Delhi is likely to turn dry.
The Monsoon trough has already shifted closer to the foothills of the Himalayas and is expected to remain far north of Delhi during the coming days. It will bring scattered rain over the hilly states of North India and the adjoining plain areas.
We do not expect any active Western Disturbance to affect weather in Haryana and Delhi for the coming one week or so. Therefore, weather in Delhi and NCR will remain mostly dry. However, we cannot rule out the possibility of isolated thundershowers for short durations during this relatively dry phase. These thundery activities could be triggered by location specific heating.
Delhi has been witnessing on and off Monsoon rains since the beginning of August. The national capital region witnessed a good spell of rainfall from August 7 to 9.
As of now, August 23, the Safdarjung observatory has received 139.4 mm of rainfall against the monthly normal of 253.4 mm of rain. However, the Palam region has recorded 278.5 mm of rainfall so far. Rest of August will remain mostly dry in Delhi, leading to rise in temperatures. However, northwesterly winds will reduce the humidity levels and decrease uncomfortable conditions.
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