Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) witnessed heavy rainfall and thunderstorms on Friday afternoon as favourable monsoon conditions, coupled with a developing weather system over eastern India, continued to influence the region.
At 1 pm, the AQI was at 100, according to the Central Pollution Control Board data.
The IMD has predicted that the wet weather conditions are expected to continue until at least August 19.
Meteorologists attributed the rain to an active monsoon trough passing close to the NCR, creating conditions conducive to persistent rainfall. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) also issued a ‘red alert’ for many areas in Delhi. The IMD has predicted intermittent to heavy showers, accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds, over the next several days, including the Independence Day weekend. Ayanagar recorded no rainfall during the period.
The ‘red alert’ denotes extremely heavy rainfall of more than 204 mm in 24 hours. The wet weather conditions are likely to continue until at least August 19 in Delhi and neighbouring cities. The national capital recorded light rainfall at most weather stations in the 24 hours ending 8.30 am on Friday, with Ridge receiving 7.6 mm, followed by Safdarjung (3.3 mm), Palam (3.0 mm) and Lodhi Road (1.1 mm).
