Delhi and several parts of northwest India are likely to receive more rainfall over the next few days.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast widespread rain across Delhi, Haryana and Chandigarh on August 14 and 15.
Rain activity is expected to increase from Thursday, August 13, with some areas likely to receive heavy showers from August 14.
For Delhi, the IMD has forecast light rain or drizzle through August 17.
Residents are advised to keep track of local weather updates, especially before travelling or planning outdoor activities.
Fresh Weather System to Bring More Rain
The latest spell of rain is linked to a fresh low-pressure system over the North Bay of Bengal.
The system formed near the West Bengal-Bangladesh coast on August 12.
The IMD expects it to strengthen into a well-marked low-pressure area and potentially develop into a depression.
The monsoon trough is also positioned south of its normal location, creating favourable conditions for increased rainfall across several parts of the country.
Heavy Rain Forecast in Several States
The IMD has warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall in Gangetic West Bengal and Odisha, with extremely heavy rain possible at isolated locations.
Chhattisgarh could also receive heavy to very heavy rainfall in some areas.
Heavy rain has also been forecast in parts of Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Jammu and Kashmir.
Several southern and northeastern regions, including Kerala, Karnataka, Konkan and Goa, parts of the Northeast and Tamil Nadu, may also experience heavy rainfall.
Delhi Air Quality Remains a Concern
Rain may bring some relief from the weather conditions, but air quality in parts of Delhi remains in the poor category.
Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 262, while pollution levels varied across different parts of the city.
Some monitoring stations recorded relatively better readings. For example, AQI was 80 in Shadipur and JNU, while it stood at 84 in NSUT Jaffarpur and Commonwealth Sports Complex.
Other areas recorded higher levels, including 140 at IIT Delhi, 132 in Rohini, 122 in R.K. Puram and North Campus DU, and 120 in Chandni Chowk.
What Should Delhi Residents Expect?
With rain expected to continue for several days, Delhi’s weather is likely to remain cooler but unsettled.
People travelling during the rain should remain alert for sudden showers and possible waterlogging in vulnerable areas.
Residents should also continue checking the latest weather and air-quality updates, particularly if they have outdoor plans over the weekend.
