Rain brings relief, alerts issued in Delhi-NCR

• Delhi-NCR temps drop; Gurugram max temp falls 6°C due to rainfall.
• IMD issues alerts: Orange for Delhi/Ghaziabad, Yellow for Gurugram.
• Rain expected to continue, but intensity may decrease on Tuesday.

Delhi and its surrounding areas experienced a welcome drop in temperature, thanks to rainfall. The IMD's alerts reflect the changing weather conditions, with expectations of continued showers. This article examines the impact of the rain and forecasts for the coming days.

Temperature Drops Sharply

The weather took a turn for the cooler as rainfall drenched Delhi-NCR. On Monday, the minimum temperature was 20.6 degrees Celsius, which was 2 degrees below the typical average. The drop was particularly noticeable in Gurugram, which saw its maximum temperature fall to 28 degrees Celsius, nearly 6 degrees cooler than the previous day. The shift in weather patterns is attributed to the rain and the expected arrival of northwesterly winds, which the IMD forecasts could push temperatures below 20 degrees Celsius from Wednesday onward.

Alerts and Forecasts

The IMD issued weather alerts in response to the rain. Delhi and Ghaziabad were placed under an orange alert until 4:20 am on Tuesday. Gurugram was under a yellow alert. The IMD's nowcast indicated that rain was likely to persist on Tuesday, though with a slight reduction in intensity. This wet spell, which began on Monday, brought a significant change to the region's climate. This change provided respite from the usual heat and influenced the day's activities for many residents.