With 91.7mm rainfall, Delhi in ‘large excess’ category

NEW DELHI: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has placed Delhi in the 'large excess' category as the city has logged 91.7mm rainfall against the normal of 47.5mm during the summer season so far.
Except west Delhi district, which is staring at a rain deficit of 63%, and north-east Delhi which is in the 'normal' category, all other districts have recorded 'large excess' rainfall between March 1 and May 24 this year.

Last year during summer, i.e., March to May, Delhi was placed in the 'large deficient' category after having received scanty rainfall - just 15.4mm with a deficit of 74%.
According to IMD data, north Delhi district has so far fared the best and is placed under 'large excess' category in terms of rainfall. The district has received 120.3mm between March 1 and May 24 as against 46.8mm rainfall - an excess of 157%. North-west Delhi district has also witnessed excess rain of 157%.
The other districts to find a place in the 'large excess' category are central Delhi (61%), east Delhi (114%), New Delhi (126%), south Delhi (116%) and south-west Delhi (77%).
West Delhi district has performed the worst, receiving just 18mm rainfall during the period, as opposed to a normal mark of 48.3mm, leading to a deficit of 63%. Similarly, north-east Delhi district has been placed in the 'normal' category as it received 54.5mm rainfall.
IMD data shows the city has so far witnessed seven rainy days in March, four in April and five in May. "But under the influence of a western disturbance, rain is likely for the next four days. Light to moderate showers are predicted for Thursday and a 'yellow' alert is in place," said an official.
Due to the rain prediction, IMD has hinted at minor traffic disruptions, increased chances of accidents and water accumulation in low-lying areas and on roads.
IMD classifies rainfall in deficit when it is more than -19%. It is classified as 'large deficit' or 'large deficient' when it is more than -59%. Rainfall between -19% and 19% is classified as 'normal' and between 20% and 59% is 'excess'. When rainfall is 60% more than normal, it is categorised as 'large excess'.