Light to moderate rain occurred in many parts of Delhi this morning. (representative image)
New Delhi:
An orange alert has been issued in Delhi for today, days after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted heavy rain and strong winds in the national capital, days after the city witnessed a record spell of 1,000 mm for the first time. Helped to cross the mark. in 46 years. The Delhi airport and other parts of the city were waterlogged due to the rains on September 11.
Light to moderate rain was recorded in many parts of Delhi this morning. Humidity was recorded around 92 per cent.
The Meteorological Department has predicted strong winds in the city during the day. The maximum temperature is likely to be around 34 degree Celsius.
The capital has received 1,146.4 mm of annual rainfall so far this monsoon season, the highest in 46 years. The city recorded 117.9 mm of rain on Saturday, leading to widespread waterlogging at the Delhi airport, disrupting traffic on major roads and vehicular traffic underpasses. At least five flights – four domestic flights to Delhi and one international flight – were diverted to neighboring cities due to heavy rains.
The Safdarjung Observatory, which is considered the official marker for the city, estimated 1,150 mm of rainfall during the monsoon season in 1975.
Generally, Delhi receives 653.6 mm of rain during the monsoon season. Between June 1, when the monsoon begins, and September 14, the city normally receives 607.7 mm of rainfall. Monsoon this month has recorded 390 mm of rain in Delhi till Tuesday, the highest in 77 years in September.
With inputs from PTI
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