Delhi-NCR Braces for Rainy Spell as Low-Pressure System Approaches

The Delhi-NCR region is bracing for a rainy spell in the remaining days of July, as a low-pressure system approaches the area. According to the India Meteorological Department, the capital city and surrounding regions can expect light to moderate precipitation from Monday to Wednesday, followed by scattered light showers on Thursday.

The well-marked low-pressure area over northwest Madhya Pradesh is moving towards east Rajasthan and has weakened into a low-pressure area. It will change direction towards the northeast and reach northeast Rajasthan and adjoining north Madhya Pradesh by Monday. Additionally, the monsoon trough will be just south of Delhi, and a Western disturbance is currently over Jammu and Kashmir.

The combination of these weather systems is expected to bring heavy to very heavy rain over Uttarakhand, western districts of Uttar Pradesh, northeast Rajasthan, and north Madhya Pradesh. Delhi and parts of Haryana may also receive moderate showers on Monday and Tuesday.

On Sunday, no rainfall was recorded in the city, and the high mercury along with high humidity continued to cause discomfort. The maximum temperature was recorded at 37.5 degrees Celsius, and the Heat Index (HI) or 'feel like temperature' was 48.3 degrees Celsius at 5:30 pm. However, the upcoming rainfall is expected to provide some relief to the residents of the region.