Delhi residents should brace for a rainy start to the week as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts showers on Monday. This rainfall is anticipated to bring a slight relief from the rising temperatures in the capital.In the past few days, Delhi has experienced a steady increase in temperatures. The maximum temperature climbed from 28.8 degrees Celsius on Thursday to 36.3 degrees Celsius by Sunday, surpassing the normal average of 34.5 degrees Celsius for this time of year. The lack of significant rainfall over the last three days contributed to this rise in temperatures.On the other hand, the minimum temperature, which was 23 degrees Celsius on Thursday—three notches below the normal—reached a standard 26.5 degrees Celsius on Sunday.Yellow Alert Issued by IMDThe IMD has issued a yellow alert for Monday, predicting light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms under generally cloudy skies. This change in weather is expected to bring much-needed respite from the heat.Next 24 hours Weather Alert: heavy rain over East Maharashtra, west UP, Delhi NCR, east Haryana and parts of coastal Odisha.Image: WRF IMD 3 km pic.twitter.com/yo5hP6nDc9— All India Weather Alert (by Dr. Pradeep) (@pkusrain) September 2, 2024Despite the warm conditions on Sunday, with the maximum temperature slightly higher than usual, the absence of rain in recent days suggests that the city could experience heavy rain on Monday and Tuesday.Monsoon Activity and Rainfall ExpectationsWeather analysts suggest that the monsoon trough is likely to shift closer to Delhi, which will increase moisture levels in the atmosphere, leading to rain. The IMDs yellow alert underscores the possibility of moderate to light rainfall, which could mark a significant change in the weather pattern for the coming days.
