Updated on August 10, 11:24 AM (IST): Rain of varying intensity in Delhi and NCR
As forecast by Skymet, Delhi and NCR region have been experiencing patchy rains since the beginning of August. But in the last couple of days a little change has been observed in the nature of rainfall. From being patchy, the Monsoon rains have become widespread. Several places have received good rain but in varying intensity.
For instance, Ayanagar in a span of 24 hours from 8:30 am on Sunday recorded 71 mm of rain while Noida observed 23 mm of rain.
Similarly, Pitampura and Mungeshpur observed 64 mm and 69 mm of rain , respectively, while Lodhi Road and Gurgaon witnessed 27 mm and 39 mm of rain.
Some other places to receive good amounts of rain are Nazafgarh (55 mm), Delhi University (47), Ridge (52 mm), Ghaziabad (43 mm), Hindon (44.2 mm), SafdarJung (41.2 mm) and Palam (52 mm).
The above figures clearly indicate that the Monsoon rains in Delhi and its adjoining areas have been good and widespread, but varying in intensity.
In the last three days the Palam Observatory has recorded 142 mm of rain, which is more than half of the monthly normal of 233 mm. Similarly, the Safdarjung Observatory has also received 86 mm of rain against the monthly average of 253 mm.
According to weathermen at Skymet, the nature of rain is again going to become patchy for the next 2 to 3 days.
Updated on August 9, 11:40 AM (IST): More rain expected in Delhi
Good widespread rain has been observed in most parts of Delhi-NCR in last 24 hours. Though, the city had been observing rain for the last few days, the nature of rain was patchy and not widespread.
Presently, the Monsoon trough is south of Delhi and is passing through Narnaul and Gwalior, but it will keep oscillating between North and South.
Due to the Monsoon trough, the city will continue to receive rain over many areas for another 24 hours. However, the temperatures are not expected to fall significantly but the residents will get some relief from the humid conditions.
In the last 24 hours, fairly widespread rain has been recorded in Delhi-NCR. Ridge has received 25 mm of rain, while Lodhi Road has witnessed a good 36.2 mm of rainfall. Also, Palam and Safdarjung observatories have witnessed 49.4 mm and 30.2 mm of rain, respectively.
This rainy spell is expected to continue for the entire day with reduced intensity and brief breaks in between. However, Delhiites may see some sunshine tomorrow.
Updated on August 8, 05:00 PM (IST): Patchy rain to continue over Delhi
Delhi has been witnessing patchy Monsoon showers for the last few days. And according to Skymet Meteorology Division in India, this trend is likely to continue for another 24 to 48 hours as well.
The Monsoon trough has now shifted northwards along the foothills of Himalayas and is presently running north of Delhi. As per Skymet, any oscillation of this trough affects the weather over the national capital.
Moreover, a cyclonic circulation is also prevailing over North Punjab and adjoining areas and this system will further enhance the weather activity over Delhi.
In wake of this, both the maximum and minimum temperatures that are settling close to normal will record a marginal drop.
Updated on August 6, 12:00 PM (IST): Patchy rain to continue in Delhi-NCR for next few days
The rainfall distribution in Delhi has been patchy for the last two days. On Wednesday, the Safdarjung observatory recorded 15 mm of rainfall, while Palam received 10.7 mm.
Ayanagar in a span of 24 hours, from 8:30 am on Wednesday recorded heavy rain of 70 mm. Hindon and Pitampura observed 52 mm and 30 mm of rain, respectively. The Delhi University area and Ridge also witnessed 27 and 28.6 mm of rain, respectively during the same period. Ghaziabad received 35 mm of rainfall, Najafgarh 15 mm, Pusa 6 mm and Noida 7 mm of rain.
Thus, we can say that rainfall was fairly widespread with good showers in few parts.
At present, the maximum temperature in Delhi-NCR is around 35°C. In view of such patchy nature of Monsoon rains in Delhi, humidity in the air has been quite high. This sultry weather has been holding onto the temperatures and not letting them fall.
The average day temperature in Delhi during the month of August is 33.6°C, while the minimum settles close to 26.4°C. However, day temperatures will remain few notches higher for next few days.
Updated on August 5 , 02:57 PM (IST): More patchy rain expected in Delhi-NCR
As reiterated by Skymet, patchy rain was observed in Delhi-NCR on Tuesday. The rainfall was largely confined to east Delhi with some pockets in the area recording heavy rain.
For instance, Akshardham in a span of 24 hours, from 8:30 am on Tuesday recorded heavy rain of 73 mm. Yamuna sports complex and Hindon observed 33 mm and 31.6 mm of rain, respectively. The Delhi University area and Noida also witnessed 20 and 10 mm of rain, respectively during the same period.
The regions that did not observe any rain were Palam, Jaffarpur, Ayanagar and Gurgaon.
Substantial rise in temperature along with humid conditions led to rain in Delhi-NCR. The day temperatures at many places in the city were recording above normal on Tuesday. For example, the maximum temperature at the Palam Observatory settled at 38°C, while Safdarjung recorded 37°C as the day temperature. Gurgaon was also hot and humid as the maximum settled at 38.7°C.
Updated on August 4 , 03:51 PM (IST):
Above normal rain was observed in Delhi during the month of July. According to the data available with Skymet, the Safdarjung observatory recorded 235 mm of rain during the month against the normal of 214 mm. While the Palam Observatory witnessed a whopping 361 mm of rain.
The start of August has not been bad either, with patchy rains being observed in Delhi-NCR for the first three days. And looking at the weather models, there are chances of more isolated rain in the capital till August 6. From August 7 the intensity of rain will pick up and sustain till August 9.
Currently there are multiple weather systems like Western Disturbance, Monsoon trough and depression near Delhi and its adjoining areas, which are likely to interact with each other and give rain in Delhi till August 9. However, the nature of rain will continue to remain patchy.
Meanwhile, the temperatures in the city have been recording close to normal or marginally below normal. However, on Monday the day temperature had risen a few notches to record 36.1°C. The average day temperature in Delhi during the month of August is 33.6°C, while the minimum settles close to 26.4°C. With chances of patchy rain till August 9, the temperatures are likely to maintain normal levels.
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