Parched Conditions To Continue For Delhi, Major Respite Only Next Week

National capital is going through rough weather with sultry conditions. Month of August was one of the driest in over 2 decades.  With persistent dry weather, mercury has shot up to high 30’s at most places, including the Palam observatory scaling 38°C. Parts of Delhi like, Pitampura and Najafgarh were the highest in the region with 39.6°C and 39.4°C, respectively. High humidity and scorching heat with day temperatures 4°C to 5°C above the normal have led to sweltering conditions across the city and suburbs.

The national capital registered 3^rd successive week with ‘ large deficit’ rainfall. Between 11^th-17^thAug -deficit of 82% : 18^th-24^thAug- deficit of 93% : 25^th-31^st Aug-deficit of 77%. The 4^th week in a row between 01^st- 07^thSep will be no different and Delhiites have to bear with oppressive and humid conditions. No good news for the next 3 days at all, to start with. Major relief could come only next week.

Western end of the monsoon trough is weak and running in the close proximity of Delhi.  Monsoon low pressure is likely to come over Bay of Bengal shortly. As it comes closer to the coast, monsoon trough will shift southward. The national capital will have sweep of easterly winds from 08^thonward, gradually becoming stronger over the weekend.  Monsoon trough will remain south of Delhi for the subsequent one week, till 15^thSeptember.

Very light, patchy and isolated showers are expected from 08^th and 10^thSep. As the monsoon low travels from Gujarat to Rajasthan between 11^th and 14^thSeptember, the trough keeps coming closer and the easterly stream becomes stronger. Intensity and spread of showers will increase during this period. Mid-September showers, close to the normal dates of withdrawal, are more sporadic and unpredictable.  Precise and accurate forecast with matching timelines will be feasible, around 08^thSep.