Delhi-NCR woke up to a clear sky and bright sunshine on Monday, September 7, but the weather department has warned that clouds and rain will return before the day is out. Even in what counts as the final stretch of this year's monsoon, the rain has refused to fully retreat from the capital region, and the spell of light showers that has continued for several days looks set to carry on today as well.
Monsoon still active, rainfall already ahead of average
According to the latest figures from the weather department, September marks the last month of the monsoon season in Delhi-NCR, and the system is still active over the region. Since the end of August, the capital area has been seeing light but steady rain almost continuously. This comes even though earlier forecasts had suggested below-normal rainfall this year on fears that El Nino conditions would strengthen. Instead, the data now shows India has already moved past its average seasonal rainfall figure for the year.
What Monday's forecast looks like
Local forecasts for today, September 7, suggest the sky over Delhi-NCR will stay mostly overcast through the day. Light rain, and moderate rain in some pockets, is likely at several places between morning and afternoon. A few areas could also see thunder, lightning and sharp spells of heavy rain. Once afternoon passes, the intensity of the rain is expected to ease, though scattered light showers may keep falling into the evening.
