Premium
This is an archive article published on July 19, 2021

Delhi weather update: Heavy rains across capital overnight, more spells expected through the day

In Delhi, the heaviest rainfall was seen in Palam, which received 95.2 mm of rain between 8.30 pm on Sunday and 8.30 am on Monday.

Vehicles ply on a waterlogged road after heavy rains in New Delhi (PTI)Vehicles ply on a waterlogged road after heavy rains in New Delhi (PTI)

Heavy rains were seen across Delhi on Sunday night and Monday morning.

According to officials at the India Meteorological Department, intense convection over several parts of North, North West as well as East and North East India are responsible for heavy rainfall in these areas.

In Delhi, the heaviest rainfall was seen in Palam, which received 95.2 mm of rain between 8.30 pm on Sunday and 8.30 am on Monday.

Story continues below this ad

This was followed by 62 mm at Lodhi Road and 60.8 mm at Safdarjung.

According to IMD’s forecast, Delhi will get one or two spells of rain till Wednesday.

The minimum temperature on Monday morning was recorded at 26.2 degrees Celsius, a degree below normal. The maximum is expected to be around 34 degrees Celsius.

Rain is not expected between Thursday and Sunday. The maximum temperature is expected to climb up to 38 degrees Celsius on Saturday and Sunday. The minimum, however, will continue to be in the range of 24 and 26 degrees Celsius.

Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram

Latest Comment
Post Comment
Read Comments
Advertisement

You May Like

Advertisement