The months of May and June are the two peak pre-Monsoon months for the national capital of Delhi. On one hand, the city experiences some pre-Monsoon activities that include dust storms, thunderstorms or thundershowers accompanied by strong winds, on the other end, the maximum temperatures continue to witness an upscale trend.
These pre-Monsoon activities begin in the month of April that increase in the month of May. Generally, these pre-Monsoon activities are triggered on account of activation of heat-low which is seen over parts of Rajasthan and Haryana that happens due to the passage of an active Western Disturbance.
Moreover, whenever the wind pattern changes, the region tends to witness the pre-Monsoon activities which is the situation at present.
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With the help of two good spells, both the observatories in Delhi have managed to achieve their monthly average rains target in April. In fact, the month ended on a rainy note. Now, as the activity is likely to pick up pace in May, it is a wait and watch situation if the city manages to achieve its rainfall target of May as well.
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Talking about the temperatures, the first ten days of April had witnessed the day maximums settling between 39-40 degrees Celsius, which were normal for the month. Moreover, the minimums were also near or marginally above normal in Delhi and NCR, around 25-26 degrees Celsius.
As the month of May would progress, the maximums would now peak further as well. Similarly, following the same pattern, the minimums are also on a rise, making the nights warmer. Additionally, the warm winds are further adding on the discomfort levels.
This situation would persist in Delhi and its adjoining Noida, Gurugram, Faridabad, and Ghaziabad until the approach of Southwest Monsoon over the city which is anticipated in June end or initial days of July.
As of now, Skymet Weather predicts some dust storm, thunderstorm or thundershowers, accompanied with some light rains to continue over Delhi and NCR today. These activities are likely to continue for the next four days that is until May 4, with the intensity being more on tomorrow and day after. The clearance is likely to take place by May 5.
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