- Delhi-NCR witnessed heavy post-monsoon rain and thunderstorms.
- Western Disturbance, cyclonic circulations caused sudden downpour.
- Temperatures dropped significantly; partly cloudy skies expected.
Jagran Correspondent, New Delhi: Although the monsoon has departed from North India, Delhi and surrounding areas woke up to heavy rain and thunderstorms on Monday. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), while rainy conditions will subside shortly, cool winds and cloudy skies will stay around for the next few days.
What's Behind The Unexpected Downpour?
Even though the monsoon departed in September, a combination of weather conditions created these sudden storms:
Active Western Disturbance
A Western Disturbance active over the northern mountains is bringing moist winds, snow, and hail to Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. As this weather system moved down into the plains, it brought heavy rain to Delhi and surrounding areas.
Cyclonic Circulations
A cyclonic circulation system has created widespread cloud cover over low-lying areas in Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan, further pushing rain clouds straight toward the national capital.
Collision Of Warm And Cold Winds
Moist, warm winds coming from the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea are colliding directly with cold, dry winds coming from the west. This clash has created unstable atmospheric conditions, triggering thunderstorms and steady rain.
Sharp Drop In Temperature
October usually marks the start of cooler weather in North India. When cold air suddenly moved in from the west, temperatures dropped significantly. This sudden drop further intensified storm activity across Delhi-NCR and parts of Punjab.
Delhi-NCR Weather Outlook
The Meteorological Department has forecast partly cloudy skies across Delhi-NCR till October 18, but no further rain is forecast during this period.
The maximum temperatures are expected to stay between 32 degrees Celsius and 34 degrees Celsius, while minimum temperatures will range between 23 degrees Celsius and 25 degrees Celsius.