The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday said that active monsoon conditions are likely to prevail over central parts of the country during next 4-5 days, with the possibility of extremely heavy rainfall (over 21 cm) at isolated locations in eastern Madhya Pradesh.
Widespread very heavy rainfall is also expected across several regions. Areas likely to be affected today include Uttarakhand, Tripura, Mizoram, Gujarat region, Telangana, Gangetic West Bengal, and Odisha. Konkan & Goa and the ghat areas of central Maharashtra are likely to receive intense rain on July 9. Vidarbha and Chhattisgarh are expected to receive heavy rainfall today and tomorrow, while Madhya Pradesh may continue to see heavy rain through July 11. East Rajasthan is forecast to receive heavy showers on July 11 and 12.
Weather forecast for Delhi-NCR
According to the forecast, the capital city is expected to witness a generally cloudy sky today along with expected light to moderate rain and possible thunderstorms. Maximum temperatures are expected to range between 35°C and 37°C, near normal for this time of year.
Today, the capital will witness a generally cloudy sky with light to moderate rain and possible thunderstorms. Maximum temperatures are expected to range between 35°C and 37°C, near normal for this time of year.
On July 9, the temperature is forecast to drop slightly, with maximum temperatures between 32°C and 34°C and minimum temperatures between 24°C and 26°C, which is 1–2°C below normal. Rain and thunderstorms are likely to persist throughout the day.
By July 10, the sky will be partly cloudy with very light to light rain expected. The maximum and minimum temperatures will be below normal by 3–5°C and 1–3°C, respectively.
Similar conditions will continue on July 11, with light rain and thunderstorms likely, and temperatures expected to range between 33°C and 35°C during the day and 23°C to 25°C at night.
Wind speeds in Delhi are expected to remain light, generally between 10–20 kmph, varying in direction from southwest to northeast over the forecast period.