Most parts of the country have observed less rains in September as compared to the other Monsoon months. The metro cities in India, in particular, have witnessed below par rainfall. While Delhi will shortly bid adieu to Monsoon, Kolkata and Mumbai will also say their goodbyes to the Southwest Monsoon in a fortnight or so. However, Chennai will see wetter days even after the withdrawal of the Southwest Monsoon as the Northeast Monsoon is about to make a grand entry after fifteen days or so.
Let’s take a look at the weather forecast for major metro cities in India over the weekend:
Delhi: Unlike the first three months of Monsoon, September has been deficit for Delhi. Safdarjung observatory has so far only received 21.8 mm of rain against its monthly average of 120.9 mm. Also, Palam’s average rainfall for September is 105.2 mm but only 30.5 mm rain has been observed till September 24. With just five days left for September to end, no rain is in sight for the national capital. Dry weather conditions will prevail over Delhi with decrease in humidity levels. Temperatures will be on a rise, but windy conditions will mitigate the heat factor. Mornings and evenings will be pleasant.
Mumbai: June was the only Monsoon month where above normal rains were recorded in Mumbai. The Indian commercial capital received scanty rains in July and August. September has followed the same track and the city is still 100 mm short of its average rainfall. As of now, Mumbai has observed 204 mm of rain in September against the monthly average of 312 mm. This is one of the lowest rainfall figures for Mumbai in the last ten years, the lowest being 191 mm in the year 2013. For the coming days in September, no rainfall activity is expected over Mumbai. The temperatures will hover in the low 30s with less cloud cover. Days will be warm and sticky with humidity levels on a rise. The moderate sea breeze will make the evenings and nights a little pleasant.
Chennai: September has not been a good month for Chennai as well in terms of Monsoon rains. The city has received 65 mm of rain so far against the monthly average of 137 mm. However, more rain is in the offing for Chennai during the last few days of September. For the next three days, light to moderate rain will continue over the city. The capital city of Tamil Nadu will observe day temperatures settle in the mid-30s with high humidity levels. The minimum temperatures will settle in the upper 20s. Rainfall will provide some relief to the residents.
Kolkata: Kolkata received less than average rains during September. The city of joy till September 24 recorded 217 mm of rain against the average monthly rainfall of 313 mm. For the last few days in September, Kolkata will only receive light rain and that too at intervals. These rains will not be enough to be able to reach the usual rainfall mark. The city will observe partly cloudy conditions along with high humidity levels. The maximum will settle in the mid-30s while the minimum temperature will hover in the mid-20s. Light rain will provide some relief.
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