As Delhi gears up for the arrival of the monsoon, anticipated by the end of this week, weather experts from Skymet Weather Services have projected a likely entry between June 29 and 30. This forecast comes amid ongoing pre-monsoon showers that have provided some relief from the scorching temperatures prevalent in the capital.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD), while refraining from specifying an exact date, typically sees the monsoon currents entering Delhi between June 27 and 29. Last year, the monsoon made its onset on June 26, with initial showers recorded by June 30, marking a timely arrival compared to historical data. Delhi’s weather conditions have been influenced by recent western disturbances, contributing to a slight drop in maximum temperatures. Despite this, the Safdarjung Observatory, Delhi’s primary weather station, reported a temperature of 39 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, surpassing the seasonal average by two degrees.
The city has encountered nine heatwave days this June, surpassing figures from previous years, highlighting the severity of this year’s pre-monsoon period. Looking ahead, the IMD has issued forecasts predicting scattered light to moderate rainfall across several regions including Jammu-Kashmir-Ladakh-Gilgit-Baltistan-Muzaffarabad, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana-Chandigarh-Delhi, and West Rajasthan on June 27. This precipitation is expected to intensify and expand over the subsequent days, particularly from June 28 to 30, encompassing areas in East Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. This anticipated rainfall is poised to bring respite from the prevailing heatwave conditions and contribute to agricultural activities crucial for the region’s economy. It underscores the importance of timely monsoon onset for farmers and urban residents alike, as they prepare for cooler temperatures and improved air quality amidst the transition to the rainy season. As the monsoon approaches, Delhi residents and authorities are advised to stay updated with weather forecasts and prepare for potential disruptions while welcoming the much-awaited relief from the prolonged summer heat.
