New Delhi: The rain has finally arrived in Delhi and its surrounding regions, bringing much-needed relief from the persistent humidity. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for heavy rainfall across Delhi-NCR today, September 4.The capital and adjacent areas, including Noida and Gurugram, witnessed a pleasant shift in weather with cool breezes early in the morning, followed by heavy showers. However, with the rainfall comes the familiar concern of traffic jams and waterlogging, which often plague the region during heavy downpours.Traffic snarls amid waterlogged roadsAs the rain intensifies, the risk of traffic snarls and waterlogged streets increases, especially during peak hours when commuters head back home from work. Residents should be prepared for potential delays and congestion, as rainfall typically exacerbates these problems in the Delhi-NCR region. The IMD had predicted significant rainfall today, and the showers have already led to a noticeable drop in temperature, providing respite from the sweltering heat.IMD issues yellow alertThe IMD has issued a yellow alert for rainfall in Delhi-NCR today, forecasting heavy downpours on September 4 and 5. Rainfall is expected to taper off starting from September 6, with a decrease in intensity predicted. According to the IMD, Delhis maximum temperature this week is likely to hover between 34 to 36 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature will range from 25 to 27 degrees Celsius.Monsoon resurfaces in DelhiMonsoon activity has picked up again in Delhi since September 2. The IMD had already forecasted significant rainfall for the first few days of the month as the monsoon trough has once again shifted towards the capital and nearby regions. Meteorologists explain that the monsoon system is drawing moisture from the low-pressure system moving from the Bay of Bengal toward Maharashtra, which is contributing to the increased rainfall across Delhi-NCR.
