Heavy rain disrupted traffic and inconvenienced residents as the national capital and its neighbourhoods faced a drizzle on December 27. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that rainfall began around 2:It covered several areas in south, central, and north Delhi and came at 30 am. It’s more showers, which are complicating the situation for commuters.
Across Delhi, Rainfall Data
By 11:30 am, IMD data revealed significant rainfall across Delhi:
- Safdarjung Observatory: 9.1 mm
- Palam: 8.4 mm
- Lodhi Road: 10.8 mm
- Ridge: 9 mm
- Delhi University: 11 mm
- Pusa: 9.5 mm
An interaction of an active western disturbance with easterly winds is responsible for this widespread precipitation.
Western Disturbance and Quellmakar are affecting the monsoon.
The IMD scientist Naresh Kumar said that the western disturbance is currently situated over Punjab and adjoining areas. And it has caused light to moderate rain and thunderstorms in northwest and central India including Delhi-NCR. The system is forecast to deliver a light snowfall to isolated western Himalayan region, furthering a cooling trend in the northern plains.
With the forecast having temperatures further dropping over the next two days, they have advised the residents residing in Delhi-NCR, Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan that they have to brace up for colder conditions.
December 27-28 Forecast
Throughout northwestern and central India, the IMD forecasts hailstorms and thunderstorms. Light to moderate snowfall is expected over the western Himalayan region, with winter chill becoming more pronounced.
Week-long Outlook: January 1 – 26, 2025
During this period, a fresh western disturbance is likely to affect the western Himalayan region and nearby plains. Key forecasts include:
- Rainfall: Scattered to widespread rainfall with isolated heavy falls in northwest and central India. It predicts almost normal rainfall in other parts and rainfall will be above normal in northern peninsular India.
- Temperatures:Firstly, minimum temperatures are expected to increase by 1-3° C in northwest, central and western India, and fall gradually. By 2-4°C, below normal temperatures will occur in the western Himalayan region. During the week, temperatures will also dip below normal by 1-3°C in parts of northwest, central and north peninsular India.
Cold Wave Probability
Low chances of cold wave conditions are seen in isolated pockets of north Rajasthan and adjoining states of Punjab, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, the IMD says.
Advisory for Residents
Rain, fog and snowfall are expected, including in areas affected by the storm, and residents should take precautions. Cold weather is due to arrive and the mercury is likely to drop pretty significantly, so it’s a good time to diligent about getting prepared. It will take a few hours for waterlogging and traffic disruptions to subside in Delhi-NCR as commuters are advised to plan their travel carefully.
The IMD is monitoring the situation and will issue updates, as needed. During the winter season, it highlights just how important it is to stay in the know and watch out for the weather.
