The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has released a “yellow alert” for the national capital, as certain areas in south and south-east Delhi experienced light rain late last night, as stated in a PTI report.
Today, Delhi is anticipated to have mostly overcast skies, accompanied by intense rainfall. IMD data indicated that the highest temperature is expected to be approximately 35 degrees Celsius, according to the report.
The next week is not anticipated to experience any heatwaves but is likely to have overcast conditions and light to moderate rainfall for five to six days. On June 21, Delhi reported a peak temperature of 34.5 degrees Celsius, which is two degrees lower than usual.
The air quality in the city has stayed in the “satisfactory” range for five days straight, registering an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 85.
Rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms is anticipated in Delhi over the next few days. The India Meteorological Department (IMD)’s alert states that rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds, which will be go on until at least June 24.
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Additionally, the Met has also released an orange alert for the eight other Indian states — Assam, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura, and Uttar Pradesh.
How Rains Occur traditionally in Delhi?
Delhi generally sees its peak rainfall during the monsoon season, usually from June to September, with August receiving the heaviest precipitation. Though the typical yearly rainfall is approximately 774.4 mm, actual rainfall may vary significantly.
Delhi experienced its highest annual rainfall in 1933, totaling 1534.5 mm, and in 2021, there was 1526.8 mm. In the past few years, Delhi has undergone particularly heavy monsoons, surpassing the long-term average in 2021, 2022, and 2023.
What is a ‘Yellow Alert’?
If we talk of rainfall alerts, the Green code indicates less than 64 mm of precipitation within a 24-hour period. If the anticipated precipitation ranges from 64.5 mm to 115. A yellow alert is then issued if it reaches 5 mm.
An Orange alert signifies a rainfall amount between 115.6 and 204.4 mm over one day, whereas a red alert is declared when rain exceeding 204.5 mm is anticipated within a 24-hour period.
A yellow alert signifies adverse weather conditions and the chance that the situation could deteriorate, potentially leading to disturbances in everyday life.
