New Delhi: Incessant rainfall across Delhi and its adjoining National Capital Region (NCR) for the past few days led to the national capital exceeding both its annual and seasonal average rainfall in September. he India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an ‘Orange’ alert for Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) predicting heavy rainfall on Friday, September 13, 2024.
Delhi has been witnessing multiple spells of rain this month, especially since Wednesday night, leading to waterlogging woes and traffic snarls. On Friday, the city recorded 54 mm of rainfall in Palam, while the primary weather station at Safdarjung recorded 30.9 mm of rainfall within three hours, from 2.30 to 5.30 pm. Separately, Gurugram recorded 18mm of rain between 8.30 am and 5.30 pm, followed by 4mm of rain in the preceding 24 hours.
According to the IMD data, Delhi surpassed the 1,000mm rainfall mark this month – the highest since 2021 and the second highest in at least the last decade. Delhi typically receives nearly 650 mm of rainfall during the monsoon season. However, this time, it has surpassed the 1,000 mm mark. It has also surpassed its monthly average rainfall, with 125.8 mm recorded in September – 55 percent higher than normal. Meanwhile, the weather department has predicted more heavy showers throughout Saturday.
The weather agency said yesterday’s depression over Southwest Uttar Pradesh and neighborhood moved north-northeastwards and weakened into a well marked low-pressure area over northwest Uttar Pradesh and neighborhood in the morning (0830 hours IST) of September 13. It is likely to weaken further into a low pressure area during next 12 hours.
According to the IMD this combination of factors will likely keep Delhi wet. The agency predicted more rainfall accompanied by gusty winds reaching speeds of 30 kmph for the national capital until Friday. It may cause waterlogging, especially in low-lying areas, and possible traffic disruptions.
The incessant rainfall has also led to the national capital breathing its cleanest air of the year so far. Following the rain, the Air Quality Index (AQI) dropped to 52, the lowest recorded this season. Earlier last year, the AQI was recorded at 45 on September 10, 2023, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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