The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday stated the rainfall over northwest India throughout January 2024 (3.1 mm) was the second lowest since 1901. The report comes on the day, Delhi-NCR witnessed light rains amid a chilling chilly wave.
Fog prevailed over Indo-Gangetic plains from Dec 25-Jan 30, one of many longest spells over the area in latest years, stated IMD official.
“Most models indicate a transition to La Nina conditions, considered favourable for Indian southwest monsoon, around July-September. Above normal rainfall (over 122 per cent of long period average) predicted over north India in February,” he stated.
Normal to above regular rainfall is probably going over most of northeast, central and northwest India, beneath regular over the south peninsula, he added.
Above-normal most temperatures are doubtless over northwest, west-central and northeast India, and a few components of east-central India in February, the official stated.
Above regular rainfall (greater than 119 per cent of lengthy interval common) is anticipated in India in February 2024, he added.
Parts of Delhi obtain light rainfall
Parts of Delhi acquired light rainfall on Wednesday as the town is predicted to witness thunderstorm accompanied by gusty winds with a velocity of as much as 30-40 kmph later in the day.
A splash of rainfall was witnessed in Central Delhi areas, together with the buzzing market of Connaught Place.
According to the climate workplace, the town will see light rain or thundershower and gusty winds in direction of the night or evening.
The drizzling is anticipated to enhance the foggy climate in the capital.
A layer of dense fog enveloped the nationwide capital on Wednesday morning hampering the flight and practice operations, officers stated.
Zero visibility was reported on the Indira Gandhi International Airport at 6.30 am as a thick layer of fog engulfed the realm. The visibility remained the identical until 9 am, they stated.
The Delhi airport noticed diversions of a minimum of three flights on Wednesday morning as a consequence of unhealthy climate, an official stated.
Another official stated that a number of trains have been operating late because of the “very dense” fog.
Weather fluctuations are anticipated to proceed until February 3 due to a western disturbance with additional adjustments anticipated from thereon, a senior official stated.
Delhi recorded a minimal temperature of seven.3 levels Celsius, a notch beneath the season’s common, on Wednesday.
(With PTI inputs)
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