Delhi is likely to remain under the grip of an active monsoon spell over the next week, starting July 6, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting widespread rainfall, thunderstorms and isolated heavy rains across the national capital.
The Meteorological Department said rainfall activity will intensify from July 7, with wet conditions expected to continue until at least July 11.
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When will it rain and how much?
According to the Meteorological Department, Delhi is expected to receive scattered to scattered rain on July 6 and 10, according to the news agency. that I.
Rainfall activity is likely to intensify between July 7 and 9, before picking up again on July 11, when “fairly widespread” rainfall is expected.
The IMD also warned of isolated heavy rainfall in Delhi and adjoining areas during July 6-9 and on July 11.
The monsoon has been moderate so far
On Sunday, several areas of the national capital witnessed moderate to heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning. The institute said that the intensity of rain ranged between 5 mm and 20 mm per hour in many areas.
Strong winds of 40-50 km per hour, with speeds of up to 60 km per hour, are also expected to blow over southeast and east Delhi, Shahdara, central Delhi, northeast Delhi, south Delhi, New Delhi, southwest, west, northwest and north Delhi.
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In neighboring areas
Areas around Delhi, north Haryana, Chandigarh and Punjab are also likely to receive scattered rains on July 6-10.
Rainfall activity is expected to become fairly widespread between July 7-9 and again on July 11, with isolated heavy rainfall possible during July 6-9 and on July 11, the IMD said.
Rajasthan is set to witness intense monsoon activity as well. The IMD has forecast very heavy rainfall over eastern Rajasthan from July 6 to 10, with heavy rainfall continuing on July 11.
West Rajasthan is likely to receive heavy rains on July 7-8. Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds of 40 to 60 kilometers per hour are expected in both areas during the week.
Eastern Uttar Pradesh is likely to witness very heavy rains on July 10-11, and heavy rains are also expected on July 8-9.
What about hills?
The Himalayan countries are also likely to remain under the influence of active monsoons.
Himachal Pradesh is expected to receive very heavy rains on July 6 and 7, while Uttarakhand is likely to witness similar conditions on July 6.
Fairly widespread rainfall is expected in the two states till July 11, the IMD said.
