The heavy rainfall being witnessed in Delhi-NCR is likely to subdue in the coming days, local reports claimed, citing weather experts. The maximum temperature in the national capital could rise to around 37–38°C next week as a consequence of reduced rainfall. Weather forecasts suggest that isolated light drizzle is the best that can happen in the next two days as humidity may increase.
Delhiites need not confuse a monsoon break with the end of the monsoon. It is a normal phase in the monsoon cycle during which the amount of rainfall witnesses a temporary stalling. Cloud formation decreases, allowing more sunshine, which in turn causes temperatures to rise. Predominantly dry weather can be expected in and around Delhi for a week or even more.
Heavy rainfall in Delhi-NCR over the past few days had provided much-needed relief from the heat.
The low-pressure area that had triggered heavy rainfall over Delhi was previously located over northwest Madhya Pradesh, a report said quoting Skymet -- a private firm that provides weather forecasting services. It has now weakened and moved towards central Uttar Pradesh. As a result, the monsoon trough has also shifted northwards away from Delhi, Hindi media reports said. While the movement is not significant, it is no longer in a position to produce heavy rainfall over the NCR.
Humidity likely to increase
Even after the rain subsides, moisture levels in the air will remain high, causing humidity, a report said. Sunny days followed by muggy conditions in the evening are expected to make the weather feel hotter. This is why meteorologists are expecting the maximum temperature to climb to around 38°C in the coming days.
When will the rain return?
Mahesh Palawat from Skymet Weather said rainfall activity is expected to remain subdued in Delhi until July 15 because the seasonal trough has shifted towards the Himalayan foothills. The weather office in Rajasthan, too, predicted that the monsoon is expected to weaken over the state from Friday, bringing a pause to the ongoing spell of heavy rainfall in the state.
Once the monsoon system becomes active again, rainfall is expected to pick up across Delhi and surrounding areas. For now, however, residents should prepare for several days of hot and humid weather. In a week’s time, it can be expected that the showers will return and bring down temperatures significantly yet again, making the weather pleasant.
