New Delhi, August 5, 2023: New Delhi and Noida woke up to a pleasant Saturday morning as moderate rainfall brought much-needed respite from the scorching heat in the region.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted light rainfall in certain parts of Delhi for the day, with the maximum temperature expected to reach around 34 degrees Celsius.
The weather office issued a forecast stating, “Spell of rain and thundershower with gusty winds about (20-30 kmph) will occur at some places of Baghpat, Bulandshahr, Central Delhi, East Delhi, Faridabad, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad, Hapur, Meerut, New Delhi, North Delhi, Noida, North East, Shahdara, South Delhi, and South East Delhi over the districts of Delhi NCR during the next 1-2 hours.”
Delhi’s air quality witnessed significant improvement in July, attributed to the bountiful rains that helped cleanse the air. Additionally, the average maximum temperature in the city also fell to its lowest level since 2016, making this summer more bearable, according to data from the weather office and the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
The national capital recorded a total of 384.6 mm of rainfall in July, the second-highest amount for the month in the last 15 years. This figure is substantially higher than the normal July rainfall of 195.8 mm.
The average maximum temperature in Delhi during July was 34.7 degrees Celsius, the lowest since 2016 when it was 34.5 degrees Celsius.
The welcomed rainfall brings relief to residents of Delhi-NCR, who have been grappling with sweltering temperatures in recent weeks. As the monsoon showers continue to soothe the region, people are embracing the cooler atmosphere and cleaner air.
