Heavy Rain Brings Respite From Heat In Delhi-NCR But Traffic Jams, Waterlogging Play Spoilsport

The IMD said cloudy weather and occasional showers are likely over the next six to seven days and maximum temperatures are likely to oscillate between 32 degrees Celsius and 35 degrees Celsius. 

Heavy rains lashed Delhi and the adjoining regions on Thursday bringing down the temperature but disrupting routine lives. The heavy downpour triggered waterlogging in several areas. The heavy rains also caused traffic congestions resulting in long snarls. Several parts of Gurugram have been facing waterlogging over the past few days due to the heavy rains. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said cloudy weather and occasional showers are likely over the next six to seven days and maximum temperatures are likely to oscillate between 32 degrees Celsius and 35 degrees Celsius. 

The Met office has issued a yellow alert, warning showers could flood low-lying areas and disrupt the flow of traffic on key roads in the city. The India Meteorological Department uses four colour codes for weather warnings – green (no action needed), yellow (watch and stay updated), orange (be prepared) and red (take action). 

Delhi recorded above-normal rainfall in the last four months – 53.2 mm against a normal of 17.4 mm in March, 20.1 mm against an average of 16.3 mm in April, 111 mm against a normal of 30.7 mm in May and 101.7 mm against a normal of 74.1 mm in June. 

The weather department predicted normal rainfall (94 to 106 per cent of the long-period average of 280.4 mm) in the country in July. However, it anticipates below-normal precipitation over many areas of northwest, northeast and southeast peninsular India.

The southwest monsoon is now at an advanced stage and is active in the country, the Met Department stated earlier, adding that several states are expected to receive heavy rainfall over the next few days.