IMD forecasts rain across Delhi-NCR today
IMD predicts rain for Delhi and NCR today New Delhi South West Delhi West Delhi South Delhi Noida Greater Noida Ghaziabad Live Events Delhi monsoon
IMD predicts rain for Delhi and NCR today New Delhi South West Delhi West Delhi South Delhi Noida Greater Noida Ghaziabad Live Events Delhi monsoon rainfall remains below normal How does IMD classify rainfall? Deficit: More than 19% below normal Normal: Between -19% and +19% Excess: Between 20% and 59% above normal Large excess: 60% or more above normal Delhi air quality remains satisfactory Rain expected to bring relief from humid weather as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Addas a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now! (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Residents across Delhi-NCR can expect a wet start to the week as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light to moderate rainfall over several parts of the Capital Region on Monday, July 27.According to the latest forecast, rain is likely in South West Delhi, New Delhi, West Delhi and South Delhi, along with neighbouring cities including Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad.
Cloudy skies and intermittent showers are expected to bring some respite from humid conditions.The IMD has indicated that several areas of Delhi-NCR could witness light to moderate rainfall accompanied by cloudy skies on Monday.The forecast covers:The showers are expected to improve weather conditions and may lead to brief waterlogging in low-lying areas during periods of heavier rain.Despite spells of rain in recent weeks, Delhi continues to record below-normal rainfall this monsoon season.Between June 1 and July 25, the national capital received 247.8 mm of rainfall against the seasonal normal of 365.3 mm.This translates to a 14% rainfall deficit so far during the ongoing monsoon season.However, the IMD continues to classify Delhi under the 'normal' rainfall category.The IMD classifies seasonal rainfall into different categories based on the departure from the long-period average:Since Delhi's rainfall departure currently stands at 14% below normal, it remains within the IMD's 'normal' category.Alongside the improved weather conditions, Delhi's air quality has remained stable.
The city's Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 80, placing it in the 'satisfactory' category.The combination of rainfall and favourable meteorological conditions has helped keep pollution levels under control across the capital.With rain likely across Delhi,
Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad on Monday, residents can expect relatively cooler conditions compared with recent days. However, commuters are advised to plan their journeys accordingly, as intermittent showers could affect traffic during peak hours.Inputs from agencies
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