In the month of Jeth, the weather across the country, including Delhi-NCR, is pleasant with cloudy skies and humid conditions. The Indian Meteorological Department forecasts rain in Delhi today, accompanied by strong winds reaching speeds of 50 km/h, which will keep the weather cool.
The temperature in Delhi stayed above 40 degrees for 21 days straight. Despite rain on Friday, the temperature remained high at 40.4 degrees. On Saturday, Delhi reached a maximum of 39.4 degrees and a minimum of 28.6 degrees. This morning, the weather is pleasantly cool. Pre-monsoon activities are having an impact on Delhi’s weather.
Pre-monsoon conditions in Delhi
According to the Meteorological Department, pre-monsoon conditions are currently active in Delhi. The monsoon is expected to fully cover Delhi by June 30. Therefore, intermittent rain is likely until June 30. There is also a warning of storms, which may keep today’s maximum temperature in the capital below 40 degrees.
For the first time in 14 years, Delhi’s temperature stayed above 40 degrees continuously for 40 days. During this period, temperatures reached around 45 degrees for 12 days. This year, there have been reports of deaths due to heat stroke in Delhi. Approximately 30 people have died from heat stroke in the last 22 days. Heat stroke patients are receiving treatment at Safdarjung, Ram Manohar Lohia, and Lok Nayak hospitals. Thankfully, all patients are now stable and out of danger.
According to the Meteorological Department, North Indian states are experiencing the impact of the monsoon. Pre-monsoon showers are occurring in Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh, and Gujarat. Heavy monsoon rains are observed in the Northeastern and Southern states of India.
Some districts of Uttar Pradesh might experience monsoon rains today. Over the next 3-4 days, the monsoon is expected to cover Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Jharkhand, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh. Following this, the monsoon will move from Uttar Pradesh to Delhi and then extend to Haryana, Punjab, Chandigarh, and Himachal Pradesh.
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