New Delhi, July 2: The weather in Delhi-NCR took a sudden turn on Thursday morning. Several areas experienced heavy winds accompanied by rain, providing significant relief from the heat and humidity.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for the national capital and its surrounding regions. According to the department, clouds will persist in the sky for some time, with intermittent rainfall and strong winds expected.
On Wednesday, the maximum temperature in Delhi ranged between 33°C and 34.8°C, which is considerably lower than the extreme heat experienced in recent days. The IMD forecasts that Thursday’s maximum temperature will remain between 32°C and 34°C, along with light rain and strong winds, further alleviating the weather conditions from earlier in the week.
The department also noted that the southwest monsoon is expected to advance further into several parts of North India in the coming days, increasing the likelihood of widespread rainfall across the region. Officials stated that the seasonal system is strengthening, which may impact weather patterns in several northern states.
In Uttarakhand, the southwest monsoon spread throughout the state on Wednesday, prompting the weather department to issue an orange alert for Thursday. The alert indicates that heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected in five districts, including Dehradun, raising concerns about flooding, landslides, and other rain-related issues in vulnerable areas.
According to the Dehradun Meteorological Center, the monsoon entered most parts of Uttarakhand on Tuesday and expanded across the state by Wednesday.
Officials reported that the rapid advancement of the monsoon has resulted in widespread rainfall in several districts. Many areas in the hilly state received substantial rainfall on Wednesday. Data from the weather center indicated that Dehradun recorded 56 mm of rain, followed by Jolly Grant with 52.5 mm, Haldwani with 29.5 mm, Laksar with 49 mm, Rudraprayag with 32.5 mm, Pauri Garhwal with 28.5 mm, Kirtinagar with 23.5 mm, Mussoorie with 43 mm, and Khanpur with 23 mm. These figures illustrate the extensive impact of the advancing monsoon in Uttarakhand.
Leave a Comment