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Monsoon Roars Back: Delhi-NCR Drenched
28 Jul
Summary
- Delhi-NCR received light showers on Tuesday, July 28, ending humid conditions.
- A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal is causing the fresh spell of rain.
- Yellow alert issued for Wednesday, with temperatures expected to remain mild.
Residents of Delhi-NCR welcomed relief from prolonged humidity on Tuesday, July 28, as cloudy skies brought light showers, marking a resurgence of the monsoon. The current rainfall is driven by a deep depression that originated over the northwest Bay of Bengal and moved towards Odisha and West Bengal.
This weather system is drawing moisture-laden winds from the sea, directing them towards northern India and triggering widespread rainfall. Additionally, a persistent weather trough near Delhi is causing warm, humid air to rise and cool, leading to the formation of rainclouds and subsequent thunderstorms.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert, forecasting more rain and potential thunderstorms in the coming hours, particularly affecting east Delhi and east NCR. Fresh thunderstorms are also anticipated over Haryana later in the day, with further rain expected across Delhi-NCR by evening.
Looking ahead, a yellow alert is in effect for Wednesday, predicting cloudy skies with light to moderate rain and possible thunderstorms throughout the day. Daytime temperatures are expected to range between 32°C and 35°C, providing comfort from the recent high of nearly 38°C. Rain is anticipated to continue into Thursday and potentially through the weekend, which could help mitigate the month's monsoon rainfall deficit.
