Delhi To Get Monsoon Relief? IMD Forecasts Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms From July 16-22

Delhi may see active monsoon from July 16-22 with thunderstorms and heavy rain after days of heat and humidity. IMD warns of hot afternoons initially as seasonal illnesses rise across Delhi-NCR.

Delhi may see active monsoon from July 16-22 with thunderstorms and heavy rain after days of heat and humidity.

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• IMD predicts active Delhi monsoon with heavy rain July 16-22.
• Northern states also expect heavy rain; Delhi remains hot, humid.
• Fluctuating weather increases seasonal illnesses across Delhi-NCR hospitals.

Delhi Weather News: After days of sultry weather, Delhiites may finally get some relief, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting active monsoon conditions in the capital between July 16 and July 22.

According to the IMD, several parts of the national capital are likely to witness heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms during this period. However, brief spells of sunshine between rain showers may lead to increased heat and humidity, resulting in alternating wet and humid weather conditions across the city.

The weather department has also forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall at several places in Haryana, Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and western and eastern Uttar Pradesh.

Very heavy rainfall is expected:

• Himachal Pradesh: July 19–22
• Uttarakhand: July 18–21
• Eastern Uttar Pradesh: July 19–21

The IMD has advised people to stay updated with the latest weather forecasts and exercise caution during adverse weather conditions.

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For July 16, the maximum temperature is expected to reach 38°C, while the minimum is likely to remain around 28°C. The sky is expected to remain partly cloudy, with the department specifically warning of extremely hot and humid conditions.

Little relief is expected on July 17, with the maximum temperature forecast at 39°C and the minimum at 28°C. Partly cloudy skies are likely, although no weather warning has been issued for the day.

Seasonal Illnesses On The Rise In Delhi-NCR

The fluctuating weather has also begun affecting public health. Government and private hospitals across Delhi, Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram and Faridabad have reported a rise in patients suffering from viral fever, cold, cough, throat infections, dehydration, stomach infections and other seasonal illnesses.

According to doctors, intense heat, high humidity and sudden changes in weather are affecting people's immunity, leading to an increase in seasonal health problems.