Heavy Rains To Lash Delhi, UP And Rajasthan From July 3; Floods Wreak Havoc In Arunachal And Sikkim

New Delhi: People in the national capital Delhi and surrounding areas have been waiting for monsoon for a long time. Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has given relief information saying that the south-west monsoon can reach Delhi within the next five to six days. However, till then people may have to face humidity and intense heat.

When can monsoon reach Delhi?

IMD says that the south-west monsoon is continuously advancing and the weather conditions for it are now becoming more favourable than before. According to the department, in the next two to three days, monsoon may also hit Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, south-eastern Rajasthan and other parts of the North Arabian Sea. At the same time, the people of Delhi are also likely to get some relief from the heat, because there is a possibility of light rain with thunder in the capital on Monday.

Why did the heat break records in Delhi?

On Sunday, the capital recorded the hottest day in the last two years. The maximum temperature was recorded at 41.8 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature was 31.1 degrees Celsius, which was much higher than normal. 

What has Skymet predicted regarding monsoon?

Private weather agency Skymet says that if the current weather conditions continue, monsoon may reach Delhi by July 4. According to the agency's vice president Mahesh Palawat, the dry winds coming from Pakistan and the moist winds coming from the Arabian Sea are mixing, due to which clouds are forming but not enough moisture is being provided. This is the reason why there is no widespread rain.

What is the main reason for delay in rain?

According to experts, clouds are developing during the hottest time of the day, due to which they are not able to last for long. Due to lack of adequate moisture, rainfall activities are weakening and only sporadic rains are being seen.

How much devastation did the floods cause in the northeastern states?

Continuous heavy rains in North-East India have made the situation extremely difficult. On one hand, people in Delhi are waiting for the arrival of monsoon, while on the other hand, rain is becoming a disaster in many states including Arunachal Pradesh. Three people lost their lives due to flash flood in Keyi Penyor area of Arunachal Pradesh. Many houses, roads and essential structures have been heavily damaged. 10 districts of the state are affected by floods, where the administration is continuously engaged in relief and rescue work.

What happened in Sikkim?

Due to continuous heavy rains in the Jongu area of Sikkim, the Bailey bridge connecting Fidang and Sankalang was washed away by the strong current. Due to this this area has become cut off from other parts of the state. However, no casualties have been reported in this incident. The Meteorological Department has issued a forecast of up to 200 mm of rain in many areas of the Northeast till Monday.