On Saturday, residents of Delhi-NCR experienced overcast conditions and milder temperatures, even though the southwest monsoon had already departed the capital. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts additional rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds for the area in the coming days. A new weather pattern is expected to bring precipitation to Delhi-NCR, affecting cities like Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad, and Faridabad. According to the IMD, a Western Disturbance is positioned north of the region, while the monsoon’s withdrawal line remains close to Delhi. This unique setup results in extensive cloud cover, raised humidity, and southeasterly winds reaching speeds of 20 to 25 kmph, effectively suppressing the typical late-September warmth.
Following the monsoon’s exit, temperatures in Delhi-NCR plummeted rapidly. Certain areas of Delhi recorded minimum temperatures plunging 3.1°C to 5.0°C below the average. The IMD anticipates maximum temperatures to hold steady for the next 24 hours, followed by a further decline of 3-4°C. On September 25, Safdarjung, Delhi’s primary weather station, reported a maximum temperature of 33.0°C and a minimum of 24.2°C, both figures aligning closely with typical values.
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Since June 1, Delhi has accumulated 728.6 mm of rainfall, surpassing the standard 629.7 mm by 16%. Despite this excess, the IMD categorizes the rainfall as within normal limits. Neighboring NCR cities also experienced cooling, albeit without rainfall in the previous 24 hours: Gurugram’s peak temperature reached 31.4°C, 4.4°C below normal; Faridabad hit 32.3°C, also 4.4°C under the average; Noida topped at 32.2°C, 2.1°C cooler than usual; and Ghaziabad, the warmest NCR location, registered 33.7°C, still 2.9°C below the norm.
For September 26, light to moderate rainfall is expected across most of the NCR, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and wind speeds up to 50 kmph. The intensity of the rain will diminish on September 27 and 28, with skies clearing by September 29. The IMD has issued a warning for September 26, highlighting potential waterlogging on roads and in Delhi’s low-lying zones. This could lead to minor traffic congestion and heightened risks of road accidents. The meteorological agency urges commuters to stay updated on traffic conditions before traveling and advises drivers to adhere to traffic guidelines, steering clear of flood-prone areas.
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