Delhi witnessed its most intense spell of monsoon rain so far on Thursday morning, July 9, with heavy overnight showers continuing into the early hours across several parts of the national capital.
The downpour left roads waterlogged, slowed traffic during the morning rush and affected normal movement in parts of Delhi-NCR. A noticeable drop in temperatures and relief from the persistent humidity also accompanied the vast disruption.
While most of Delhi-NCR experienced heavy rainfall, some neighbourhoods recorded more showers than others.
MAYUR VIHAR TOPS RAINFALL CHARTS
According to the India Meteorological Department’s (IMD), Mayur Vihar recorded the highest cumulative rainfall in Delhi at 102.5 mm between 8:30 am on July 8 and 8:30 am on July 9, making it the only weather station in the capital to receive more than 10 cm of rain during the 24-hour period.
Several other stations also recorded significant rainfall during the same period.
Pusa received 83.0 mm, followed by Lodi Road at 80.2 mm and Ridge at 77.8 mm.
The city’s base observatory at Safdarjung, whose readings are considered representative of Delhi’s weather, logged 72.6 mm.
Among other stations, Palam received 63.0 mm, Narayana 62.5 mm, Janakpuri 62.0 mm, Ayanagar 57.4 mm, Najafgarh 42.5 mm, CRPF Campus 33.0 mm, and Jafarpur 6.0 mm, highlighting the uneven distribution of rainfall across the capital.
RELIEF AND TRAFFIC ARRIVE IN DELHI
Thursday’s heavy rain follows several days of active monsoon conditions over Delhi-NCR, with repeated spells helping bring daytime temperatures closer to normal after a prolonged spell of hot and humid weather.
While the showers have provided relief from the heat, they have also exposed the city’s recurring monsoon challenges.
The latest spell brought widespread rainfall across Delhi, though the intensity varied sharply between neighbourhoods.
As heavy overnight rainfall continued to lash parts of Delhi, a tree was uprooted outside the National Heart Institute, crashing onto parked cars and disrupting traffic in the area.
However, it also brought welcome respite from the sultry weather that had prevailed before the monsoon became active over the region.
The IMD has indicated that monsoon activity is likely to remain active over Delhi and adjoining NCR areas, with more spells of rain expected through the day.
Residents have been advised to exercise caution while travelling, particularly in areas vulnerable to waterlogging and traffic congestion.
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