Delhi to Remain Parched till Next Week, Bengaluru to Get More Thunderstorms

The nation's capital is experiencing unfavorable weather with humid conditions. August was one of the driest months in more than 20 years. The temperature has risen in most regions due to the continued dry weather, with the Palam observatory reaching a temperature of 38°C.

Pitampura and Najafgarh, two areas of Delhi, had the highest temperatures in the area at 39.6°C and 39.4°C, respectively. The city and suburbs have been experiencing oppressive heat and humidity, with daytime highs of 4 to 5°C above average.

The national capital had "large deficit" rainfall for the third week in a row. 11th–17th August: 82% deficit; 18th–24th August: 93% deficit; 25th–31st August: 77% deficit. The fourth week in a row, from September 1 through 7, will be no different, and Delhi residents will have to put up with heavy humidity. For the first three days, there is absolutely no good news. Only next week could we see significant respite.

Delhi is in close proximity to the weak western end of the monsoon trough. Soon, a monsoon low-pressure system is predicted to pass across the Bay of Bengal. The monsoon trough will move southward as it approaches the shore. From the eighth onward, sweeping easterly winds will be present in the nation's capital, gradually strengthening during the weekend.

The monsoon trough will continue to pass south of Delhi till September 15th. Between September 8 and September 10, very light, scattered, and isolated rains are predicted. Between September 11 and 14, as the monsoon low moves from Gujarat to Rajasthan, the trough keeps getting closer and the easterly stream gets stronger.

Showers will become more intense and widespread throughout this time. Near the typical periods of withdrawal, in the middle of September, showers are increasingly erratic and unexpected. Around September 8th, a precise and accurate prognosis with corresponding deadlines will be possible.

Bengaluru to Get More Thunderstorms and Rainfall

Until September 9, the MET department has issued a thunderstorm warning for Karnataka, Assam, East Madhya Pradesh, South Interior Karnataka, Telangana, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Meghalaya, Chhattisgarh, Marathawada, Rayalaseema, North Interior Karnataka, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Lakshadweep, and Tamil Nadu were also expected to see severe rainfall by the weather service.

On Monday morning, Bengaluru city was again covered in knee-deep water due to a heavy downpour.