Monsoon’s Generosity in Delhi-NCR
This year’s monsoon has been surprisingly generous to the Delhi-NCR region, with rain pouring down moderately to heavily almost every other day. People living here are starting to wonder when they might finally catch a break from the constant downpours. The Meteorological Department has indicated that the heavy rains aren’t going anywhere just yet, with forecasts suggesting more rain in the last week of September and the first week of October. It seems like the rainy season is determined to stick around longer than usual this time.
Delayed Monsoon Withdrawal
Typically, we expect the monsoon to wrap up by the last week of September, but this year things are looking a bit different. The delay in the monsoon’s exit is believed to be linked to Hurricane Yagi, which has traveled all the way from the central Pacific to North India, bringing along unexpected rain. Additionally, the slow retreat of the monsoon from parts of Rajasthan is contributing to this extended rainy season. Estimates now suggest that the overall withdrawal of the monsoon from India may be delayed by about 10 to 15 days.
Uneven Rainfall Patterns
While many parts of northwest India have seen a whopping 72 percent more rainfall than usual over the past week, the southern regions are facing a stark contrast with an 86 percent drop in expected rain. This uneven distribution of monsoon rainfall is definitely not what we usually expect, as the weather department anticipates drier conditions in the northern plains and northeast India in the upcoming week. It’s a strange time for the weather, and residents are left to navigate these unexpected changes while keeping an eye on the rain clouds.
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Monsoon conditions in Delhi-NCR are notably different this year, with moderate to heavy rains occurring every other day. The Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts continued heavy rainfall into early October, delaying the monsoon’s departure until then. With over 1,000 mm of rainfall recorded by early September, this unusual weather pattern is attributed to Hurricane Yagi and slow monsoon withdrawal from Rajasthan. While northwest India experienced significant rainfall, southern regions faced a stark 86% deficit, highlighting the uneven monsoon distribution.
