The monsoon has arrived ahead of schedule in most parts of the country, bringing pleasant weather with heavy rainfall. However, the capital Delhi and its surrounding areas remain dry. The latest monsoon map released by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) clearly shows that while almost the entire country is drenched in monsoon rains, Delhi-NCR is still yearning for even a drizzle.
In several parts of the country, the rains have brought not relief but disaster. In Himachal Pradesh, flash floods have claimed the lives of five people so far. Many cities in Rajasthan are submerged, and roads resemble seas. The first rains in Akola, Maharashtra, disrupted life, while Junagadh and Navsari in Gujarat are experiencing flood-like situations. The Kaveri River in South India is overflowing, and flash flood images have also emerged from Jammu and Kashmir.
Clouds and Humidity in Delhi-NCR
The weather in Delhi has been changing continuously over the past few days. There are clouds in the sky, humidity in the air, and the temperature is below normal, but there hasn't been a single drop of rain yet. The humidity and sticky heat have made life difficult for people.
According to the IMD, Delhi, NCR, Haryana, Western UP, and some parts of Rajasthan are still outside the monsoon line. Although the weather department has predicted light rain, it is not being considered the official entry of the monsoon.
Monsoon Expected by the Weekend
According to the private weather agency Skymet Weather, the monsoon in Delhi might miss the official date of June 27, but its entry is now possible by the weekend, i.e., Saturday or Sunday.
Currently, a cyclonic circulation is active near south-eastern Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. The trough line emerging from this is moving eastwards through Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. This system is connecting with another cyclone formed in the Bay of Bengal and the adjacent parts of north-western Odisha and West Bengal, which could cause rainfall activities to move towards Delhi in the coming days.
However, this trough is still far south of Delhi, so the chances of monsoon rains today are very low. Yes, there might be light drizzles in the evening, but it will not cool the weather, nor will it be considered the entry of the monsoon. The capital Delhi and NCR may have to endure a few more days of heat and humidity. However, both the weather department and Skymet believe that the monsoon may enter by the weekend, and after that, the normal rainfall will begin. Until then, Delhi residents are looking towards the clouds, hoping for relief.
