India Meteorological Department (IMD) stated that the national capital may receive light rainfall today as well. A dry spell is expected to set in from August 10, when the monsoon will enter a break phase.
The national capital has received light to moderate showers yesterday, which continued for the entire day. The Safdarjung observatory, considered representative for Delhi weather, received 15.4mm rainfall till 8.30 am on Monday.
The temperature was 25.1 degrees C (°C), two notches below normal. IMD officials said, “From August 10, break monsoon-like conditions will prevail, as the monsoon trough is expected to shift to the Himalayan foothills. The break will remain for 4-5 days. Monsoon is likely to revive from August 15-16,”
He also added that in the absence of rainfall, both day and night temperatures are likely to increase with high humidity levels, adding to the discomfort. Delhi had faced break monsoon conditions in June also, delaying its onset. The monsoon arrived in Delhi on July 13, at least 16 days behind schedule. The IMD had predicted that the monsoon will arrive in the Capital by June 15. However, later it revised its forecast and said that break monsoon conditions had developed, which delayed the onset.
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