Moreover, Monsoon retreated from parts of Punjab and Haryana on September 8. No active Western Disturbance or induced cyclonic circulation affected Delhi or nearby areas during the first fortnight of September. This resulted in a long dry spell over the Delhi-NCR region.
The in situ depression over Central India travelled up to Northwest India and brought some rain over the plains around September 21. Delhi also received some rains. As of today, September 24, the Safdarjung observatory recorded 21.8 mm of rainfall against the normal average of 120.9 mm. Even Palam received just 30.5 mm of rainfall. This figure is quite less as compared to the monthly average of 105.2 mm. September seems well short of target for both these regions.
Last year Safdarjung received 82.6 mm of rainfall, which is the lowest in last 10 years. The last rainy day was September 12. This season Delhi received some rainfall around September 21. Monsoon has started retreating once again. And, looking at the present scenario we could say that Safdarjung could beat last year’s record and witness lowest rainfall this September.
It is true that Monsoon will retreat soon from Delhi and last 10 days of September will remain dry in the national capital. But, there will be no compromise on the comfort levels. In fact, winds will turn dry and sultry conditions will decrease significantly.
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