Rain in Delhi-NCR brought temperatures down by up to 6 degree celsius on Thursday, while October’s rainfall crossed three times the monthly averageThe IMD has forecast more light rain and thunderstorms on October 16, followed by drier weather, with mainly clear skies expected around Dussehra on October 20.
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Rain in Delhi-NCR on Thursday, October 15, brought relief from the warm weather, with daytime temperatures falling by up to 6 degrees Celsius in some parts of the cityThe rain also pushed Delhi’s rainfall total for October to more than three times its usual level for the monthThe India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast more light rain and thunderstorms for Friday, October 16However, the weather is expected to become drier from October 17The forecast also points to clear skies around October 20, when Dussehra celebrations are scheduled to take place.
Delhi weather: Temperature drops after rain
Rain began in parts of Delhi-NCR around noon on Thursday, along with strong windsDark clouds soon covered the sky, making several areas look darker than usual during the afternoon.
At Safdarjung, Delhi’s main weather station, the maximum temperature fell by 5 degrees to 28.3 degree celsiusThis was 4.9 degrees below the normal level for this time of year.
The Ridge weather station recorded a bigger drop of 6.3 degrees, with the maximum temperature settling at 27.4 degrees.
The minimum temperature remained relatively high at 23.3 degrees, which was 3.7 degrees above normalWind speeds reached 40-50 kmph in parts of the city.
Humidity also remained high during the dayThe maximum relative humidity reached 100 per cent, while the minimum was recorded at 76 per cent.
According to the available rainfall figures, Delhi received 15.9 mm of rain by 5.30 pm on Thursday.
Delhi receives over three times its normal October rainfall
The latest rainfall figures show that Delhi has already received much more rain than it usually does during OctoberThe city recorded 65.8 mm of rain between October 1 and October 15The normal rainfall for the entire month is around 24.2 mm.
This means the rainfall recorded so far is more than three times the usual monthly figure.
Rain also helped improve air quality in the capitalA report by The Indian Express said Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) fell to 149 from 181 on WednesdayAn AQI between 101 and 200 falls in the moderate category.
Why did Delhi-NCR receive rain?
The IMD has linked the change in weather to an active western disturbance over northern Punjab and a cyclonic circulation near southern Haryana.
These weather systems brought clouds, rain, thunderstorms and strong winds to Delhi and nearby areas.
The IMD has also forecast rain and thunderstorms in several other parts of the country between October 16 and October 19Some states may receive heavier showers during this period.
Delhi weather today: Rain and thunderstorms expected
Delhi is likely to see cloudy skies on Friday, October 16, with the possibility of thunderstorms and light rain in some areas.
The IMD’s forecast for the capital puts the maximum temperature at around 29 degrees and the minimum at 18 degree celsiusConditions may vary across different parts of Delhi-NCR.
Residents should remain alert to sudden showers and gusty winds, particularly while travelling or spending time outdoors.
Will it rain on Dussehra in Delhi?
The weather is expected to improve after FridayAccording to the IMD’s city forecast, October 17 is likely to be partly cloudy, while mainly clear skies are expected from October 18 to October 20.
This suggests that rain is less likely to disrupt outdoor Dussehra celebrations on October 20However, weather forecasts can change, so people planning to attend public events should check the latest IMD updates closer to the day.
