Delhiites can expect a break from the scorching heat on Tuesday, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts a generally cloudy sky with light rain or drizzle throughout the day. The minimum temperature is anticipated to be a comfortable 24.4 degrees Celsius, while the maximum temperature is likely to hover around 34 degrees Celsius.
While Delhi enjoys a respite from the heat, other parts of India are bracing for heavy rainfall. A depression over Northeast Chhattisgarh and adjoining Jharkhand is expected to move nearly west-northwestwards, bringing heavy to very heavy rainfall to north Madhya Pradesh and southeast Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday.
Central India is set for a wet spell, with heavy rainfall predicted over north Madhya Pradesh and North Chhattisgarh on Tuesday. Isolated heavy rainfall is also likely over Northwest Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday.
Northwest India will also experience heavy rainfall, with isolated very heavy rainfall anticipated over southeast Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and East Rajasthan on Tuesday. Isolated heavy rainfall is expected over Uttarakhand, west Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and East Rajasthan on Wednesday.
The weather department expects widespread light to moderate rainfall over Andaman and Nicobar Islands throughout the week, along with isolated to scattered light to moderate rainfall in East and Northeast India. Isolated heavy rainfall is also very likely over Andaman & Nicobar Islands on Tuesday and Friday.
Widespread light to moderate rainfall is expected over Konkan and Goa throughout the week, while the remaining regions of West and South Peninsular India are predicted to receive isolated to scattered moderate rainfall.
The IMD’s predictions indicate that a significant portion of India will experience rainfall in the coming days, bringing much-needed relief from the summer heat in some regions. The weather department is advising people in the affected areas to stay informed and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety during the rainy season.