After experiencing two consecutive days of heavy rainfall, Delhi is set to witness a rise in temperatures as weather patterns shift across the region. Meteorologists suggest that the city may experience warm and dry conditions throughout the coming week. Following a clear sky on Friday, there is no significant likelihood of heavy downpours occurring on Saturday.
Minimal Rainfall Expected Until July 15
Mahesh Palawat from Skymet Weather stated that rainfall intensity in Delhi is expected to remain low until July 15. This is primarily because the seasonal trough has moved towards the foothills of the Himalayas. He noted that while there could be isolated light showers on Saturday and Sunday, no heavy rainfall is anticipated. Palawat added that temperatures are expected to increase during this period, while humidity levels should show some improvement.
Looking ahead, Mahesh Palawat explained that after July 15, the seasonal trough is likely to shift back towards the south, which could potentially trigger another spell of rain in the city. Currently, the influence of western winds, which bring dry air from Rajasthan and central Pakistan, has reached Delhi. This shift is responsible for the recent clearing of skies and the return of bright sunshine. He clarified that any rainfall occurring before July 15 would likely be isolated and due to local cloud formation rather than active monsoon conditions.
Weather Forecast for the Next Two Days
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Delhi can expect a cloudy sky on Saturday. Light rainfall may occur in some areas during the morning hours. By the afternoon or evening, some regions might experience scattered light to moderate rain. The maximum temperature is predicted to range between 32-34°C. Similar cloudy conditions are expected on Sunday, with potential light rain accompanied by gusty winds during the morning or afternoon. Temperatures on Sunday are forecasted to reach a maximum of 35-37°C and a minimum of 24-26°C.
Temperature Records from Friday
On Friday, the Safdarjung observatory in Delhi recorded a maximum temperature of 33.3 degrees Celsius, which was 2.2 degrees below the seasonal average. In Palam, the temperature stood at 33.5 degrees Celsius, 2.6 degrees below average. Elsewhere, the maximum temperature was 33.2 degrees Celsius at Lodhi Road (0.8 degrees below normal), 33.5 degrees Celsius at the Ridge (2.1 degrees below normal), and 33.0 degrees Celsius at Ayanagar (3.0 degrees below normal).
Data from the India Meteorological Department indicates that the first 10 days of July saw significantly higher rainfall than normal for the city. Although the monsoon arrived in Delhi on July 2, rather than its usual date of June 27, the rainfall has been substantial. The Safdarjung weather station recorded 132.2 mm of rain during this period, which is approximately 151 percent above normal. Notably, more than 100 mm of this total rainfall occurred within the last two days alone.
