New Delhi, July 2: After enduring relentless heat and humidity for several days, residents of Delhi-NCR experienced significant relief on Thursday morning as light rain began to fall in various areas. This welcomed change in weather led to a notable drop in temperature, making the atmosphere more pleasant. However, the rain also caused severe traffic disruptions. Many major intersections faced long jams due to malfunctioning traffic signals, leaving school buses, office-goers, and everyday commuters stuck for hours.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for July 2. The department predicts overcast skies and moderate rainfall throughout the day. Forecasts indicate that strong surface winds, reaching speeds of 40 to 50 kilometers per hour, along with thunder and lightning, are expected in the afternoon and evening. Residents are advised to stay away from open spaces, trees, and weak structures.
According to the weather department, the maximum temperature is expected to reach 33 degrees Celsius, while the minimum will be around 24 degrees Celsius. The ongoing rain and cloud cover have resulted in a significant decrease in maximum temperatures compared to previous days, providing much-needed relief from the heat. The IMD also forecasts continued thunderstorms and rain on July 3, with maximum and minimum temperatures expected to remain at 33 and 23 degrees Celsius, respectively. No special warnings have been issued for that day.
Looking ahead, the forecast for July 4 predicts a maximum temperature of 34 degrees and a minimum of 24 degrees, while July 5 is expected to see similar temperatures of 34 and 23 degrees Celsius, with thunderstorms likely on both days.
On July 6, the maximum temperature is forecasted to be 34 degrees and the minimum 23 degrees, while July 7 may see a maximum of 35 degrees and a minimum of 23 degrees. Thunderstorms are still anticipated on these days. The rain on Thursday morning led to traffic issues in several areas, with long vehicle queues forming at busy intersections due to non-functional traffic signals.
As schools reopened, many school buses got caught in the traffic, causing inconvenience for children and parents alike. Office workers also faced longer commutes than usual. The weather department suggests that this pattern is likely to continue for the next several days.
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