The national capital experienced a refreshing change in weather on Thursday as intermittent rain and overcast skies brought the maximum temperature down to 31.7 degrees Celsius, a notable six degrees below normal. Safdarjung, Delhi’s primary weather station, recorded 0.6 mm of rainfall, while Lodhi Road reported the same amount. Palam observatory recorded slightly higher rainfall at 2.1 mm between 8:30 am and 5:30 pm.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Delhi can expect heavy rainfall over the next four to five days. The city woke up to early morning showers, accompanied by a generally cloudy sky throughout the day. The IMD forecasts continued light rain with chances of thunderstorms and lightning for Friday, predicting maximum and minimum temperatures around 33 and 26 degrees Celsius, respectively.
Relative humidity levels fluctuated between 77% and 100%, as reported in the IMD’s weather bulletin. The change in weather conditions also brought some challenges, as the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) reported incidents of trees falling in Okhla Phase II and DDA Market Shopping Complex in Gulmohar Park.
The rain led to waterlogging in various parts of the city, affecting traffic movement significantly. Areas such as Dilshad Garden, Hari Kunj, Saket, IGNOU Road Area, and Block-S experienced waterlogging, causing delays for commuters. Major traffic congestion was reported on several routes including Rohtak Road, Phirni Road, Delhi-Gurugram Expressway, Dwarka Sector 19B, Chandakiram Akhara, NH-48, Dwarka Sector-1 crossing, Tis Hazari, and Pulbangash Road.
As Delhiites adapt to the fluctuating weather conditions, authorities advise caution and preparedness to manage potential disruptions caused by the ongoing monsoon activity.
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