Delhi To See More Rains Today As IMD Issues Yellow Alert. Check Forecast
Delhi experiences continued monsoon showers, prompting a yellow alert for Monday with moderate rainfall expected. Sunday's rain caused traffic congestion and waterlogging in the city.
After a wet weekend that marked the official arrival of the monsoon in Delhi, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast more showers and overcast skies to persist on Monday. A yellow alert has been issued for the day, cautioning residents to stay aware of possible weather-related disruptions.
According to the IMD, temperatures are expected to hover around a maximum of 32°C and a minimum of 26°C, providing a continued break from the intense heat that gripped the city earlier this month. Rainfall on Monday is expected to be moderate in intensity, the advisory said.
Monsoon Covers Entire India
Delhi officially entered the monsoon season on Sunday, two days behind its usual onset date of June 27. However, in a broader shift, the southwest monsoon has now covered the entire country, nine days ahead of the normal schedule.
"The Southwest Monsoon has further advanced into the remaining parts of Rajasthan, West Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana, and has covered the entire Delhi region on June 29. Thus, the monsoon has now covered the entire country, ahead of its usual schedule," the IMD said in its latest statement.
This is the fastest pan-India monsoon progression since 2020, when it completed its coverage by June 26.
Waterlogging, Traffic Chaos In Delhi
Sunday’s showers led to traffic bottlenecks in key parts of the city, with Delhi Traffic Police reporting congestion at India Gate, ITO, Peeragarhi Chowk, Shankar Road, and Sarai Rohilla. The Delhi-Gurugram NH-8 stretch also witnessed slow movement. Additional personnel were deployed across the capital to manage traffic flow.
Rainfall recorded by the IMD's Safdarjung observatory stood at 4.8 mm, while Palam logged 10.2 mm, Lodhi Road 5.3 mm, and Aya Nagar 9.9 mm by 5:30 pm.
The PWD reported 10–12 waterlogging complaints, mostly resolved quickly. NDMC, on the other hand, received only two minor complaints within its jurisdiction. The rainy spell brought with it an improvement in Delhi’s air quality, which shifted into the ‘satisfactory’ category, offering further respite to residents. Sunday’s maximum temperature fell to 32.8°C, about 4.4 degrees below the seasonal average.
As the monsoon sets in more firmly, Delhi is likely to experience cooler days, cleaner air, and more rain through the week.
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