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Delhi-NCR residents find relief from scorching heat as monsoon showers arrive, with the IMD issuing a yellow alert for continued rain through early July.
NEW DELHI
Residents across Delhi and the National Capital Region finally breathed a sigh of relief as a refreshing spell of rain and thunderstorms swept through the city. After enduring days of stifling heat and uncomfortable humidity, the sudden change in weather felt like a true blessing for those braving the summer sun.
The city recorded a minimum temperature of 30 degrees Celsius, which was slightly higher than usual for this time of year. With humidity levels hitting 79 percent, the heat felt much more intense than the thermometer suggested. By 8:30 a.m., it felt like a scorching 44.7 degrees Celsius, making the morning commute quite a challenge for many.
However, the mood shifted by the afternoon as dark clouds gathered, bringing the cool showers everyone had been waiting for. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a “Yellow Alert,” predicting more light to moderate rainfall over the coming days. It is not just Delhi, neighbouring areas in Haryana such as Rohtak and Sonipat, and parts of western Uttar Pradesh are also expected to see similar weather.
Meteorologists explain that favourable monsoon conditions are currently influencing North India. Moisture-filled winds blowing in from the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal are helping to form clouds, which should keep temperatures more manageable through July 9. Along with the cooling effect, the city’s air quality remained in the “moderate” category, with an Air Quality Index of 110, which is good news for those concerned about breathing easier.
While the heat has been relentless lately, these intermittent monsoon showers are providing the comfort residents desperately needed. For now, it seems the people of Delhi-NCR can tuck away their umbrellas only briefly, as the weather department expects this pleasant, rainy pattern to continue, helping everyone beat the summer blues for a little while longer.