Moderate rainfall likely in Delhi today

NEW DELHI: Even as the India Meteorological Department issued a three-day “orange” alert for Delhi on Monday, only light spells of rain were witnessed in isolated parts of the city on Tuesday. The maximum temperature recorded at 35 degree Celsius — one degree above normal for this time of the year, while the humidity varied between 72% and 98% during the last 24-hour period.
Delhi has, so far, received “normal” rain, with the earlier deficit wiped out by last Thursday’s spell, which was the heaviest of the season.
According to regional meteorological department, the city will witness a generally cloudy sky on Wednesday with one or two moderate spells of thundershowers which are expected to start from the morning. Senior Met officials said that some isolated pockets may also witness heavy rainfall.
Kuldeep Srivastava, head of the regional forecasting centre of India Meteorological Department, said Palam and Ridge area received 3.2mm and 6mm of rain respectively, while at Lodhi Road it was only a trace. Safdarjung, Delhi’s base station, recorded 0.8 mm of rain between 8.30am and 5.30pm.
“From early morning on Wednesday, we are expecting moderate rainfall in most parts of Delhi, while some regions may receive heavy rain,” he added.