Weather in Delhi during BRICS Summit: Forecast of Possible Weather Changes and Rain

Although the second week of September is usually associated with the end of the monsoon season, weather conditions in various parts of the country show a continuation of rains. The Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning about the probability of rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds in Delhi-NCR and several other states.

According to IMD forecasts, the weather may change in about 15 states on September 10. In some areas, winds of 50 to 65 kilometers per hour are expected, accompanied by rain and thunderstorms. Although the probability of rain in Delhi-NCR today is low, the situation may change in the coming days.

In the capital and surrounding areas, light clouds are expected on Thursday. The maximum temperature is forecast to be around 35 degrees, and the minimum 27 degrees Celsius, which may cause a feeling of heat due to high humidity. However, relief is not far off: according to the meteorological department, weather changes may begin on September 11. The most intense rains are expected on September 12 and 13, after which the weather may become clearer on September 14, and rain is possible again on September 15.

There is a risk of heavy rains with thunderstorms and strong winds in several districts of Uttar Pradesh. A warning for thundershowers and strong winds has been issued for Gorakhpur, Bahraich, Ghazipur, Azamgarh, Varanasi, Fursatganj, Lakhimur, Prayagraj, Kanpur, Gautam Buddha Nagar, and Jaunpur. Wind speeds in these places may reach 65 kilometers per hour. Lucknow is also expected to have cloudy skies, with a maximum temperature of 32 degrees and a minimum of 26 degrees Celsius.

The Meteorological Department has also issued an orange alert for heavy rains in several districts of Bihar. Heavy rainfall may occur in Gopalganj, Siwan, Shivahar, East Champaran, Katihar, Patna, Bhojpur, Baksar, Saran, Vaishali, Samastipur, Lakhisarai, Khagdia, Munger, Bhagalpur, and Muzaffarpur. The rains are expected to be accompanied by strong winds of about 50 kilometers per hour and possible lightning strikes. A maximum temperature of 32 degrees and a minimum of 27 degrees Celsius is forecasted for Patna.

Madhya Pradesh may be one of the states with the highest amount of precipitation. A warning for very heavy rains is issued for many places, including Bhopal, Indore, Dewas, Ujjain, Guna, Khandwa, Panna, Sheopur, Narmadapuram, Narsinghpur, Chhindwara, Katni, Jabalpur, Ashoknagar, and Neemuch. During the rains, wind speed may reach 60 kilometers per hour. A maximum temperature of 31 degrees and a minimum of 23 degrees Celsius is expected in Bhopal.

In most districts of Jaipur, Bharatpur, Ajmer, Kota, and Udaipur in Rajasthan, the monsoon may weaken in the coming days. A decrease in monsoon activity is also predicted in the districts of Jodhpur and Bikaner in western Rajasthan over the next five days. Nevertheless, light or heavy rains are possible in Alwar, Bharatpur, Digha, Dausa, and Karauli. Today, a maximum temperature of 34 degrees and a minimum of 25 degrees Celsius is expected in Jaipur.

Rainfall is expected to continue in some parts of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh. A warning for heavy rains has been issued for Uttarakhand from September 10 to 13, as well as a risk of thunderstorms and lightning in some areas from September 10 to 14. Heavy rains may fall in Himachal Pradesh on September 14 and 15. Constant precipitation poses a threat of landslides and traffic disruptions in mountainous regions.

According to IMD forecasts, very heavy rains are possible in Chhattisgarh on September 12. Heavy rains are expected in Western Madhya Pradesh from September 12 to 14, in Eastern Madhya Pradesh on September 11, and in Vidarbha from September 12 to 13. In West India, in Konkan and Goa, Central Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Surat-Kachha, increased rainfall is also expected in the coming days. Extensive rain is forecasted for Konkan and Goa from September 9 to 15. The weather will remain active in eastern and northeastern India: thunderstorms and strong winds are possible in Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, and Sikkim.

Although discussions about the return of the monsoon usually begin in mid-September, this time a number of atmospheric systems is prolonging the rainy period. This is affecting various regions of the country. On the one hand, the rains help relieve the heat and stuffiness, but on the other hand, constant precipitation can lead to urban flooding, transportation problems, and drainage issues. Furthermore, there is a risk of landslides in mountainous areas and floods in lowlands.

The heat continues in Delhi, with the maximum temperature exceeding the norm on Wednesday. According to data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the maximum recorded at the Safdarjung base weather station was 36.1 degrees Celsius, which is 2.6 degrees higher than the average. Compared to Tuesday, when the maximum was 35 degrees Celsius, the temperature rose by 1.1 degrees Celsius on Wednesday. Meteorologists reported that no rainfall was registered in the capital over the last two days.

However, signs of weather change are emerging. The IMD forecasts light rains in Delhi starting from Friday, as well as the possibility of cloud cover over the capital. Temperatures above the norm were also recorded at various weather stations in Delhi. For example, in Palme, the maximum was 34.2 degrees Celsius, which is 0.7 degrees above normal. On Lodi Road, the temperature reached 35.8 degrees Celsius, exceeding the norm by 2.8 degrees. In Ridge, 34.9 degrees Celsius was recorded (1.3 degrees above normal), and in Ayangar, 35.5 degrees Celsius (1.1 degrees above normal).

Minimum temperatures were also elevated in many areas on Wednesday. In Safdarjung, the minimum temperature was 27 degrees Celsius, which is 1.4 degrees above the norm. In Palme, the minimum temperature was 24.4 degrees Celsius, which is 0.8 degrees below the norm. On Lodi Road, the minimum temperature was 26.2 degrees Celsius, exceeding the norm by 1.2 degrees. In Ridge, the minimum temperature was 22.8 degrees Celsius (1.7 degrees below the norm), and in Ayangar, it was 26.3 degrees Celsius (1.6 degrees above the norm).

According to meteorological service forecasts, light rains may begin in Delhi from Friday, and cloudy weather will persist in the city. Despite the lack of precipitation on Wednesday, the temperature remained above the norm, confirmed by the maximum of 36.1 degrees Celsius in Safdarjung. Light rains expected to start on Friday are anticipated to bring about a change in weather conditions.

In addition to temperature, the air quality situation in Delhi was noted. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), on Wednesday at 4:00 PM, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi reached 128. According to the CPCB classification, an AQI from 0 to 50 is considered 'good', 51 to 100 is 'satisfactory', 101 to 200 is 'moderate', 201 to 300 is 'poor', 301 to 400 is 'very poor', and 401 to 500 is 'hazardous'. Thus, on Wednesday, the air quality in the capital was in the 'moderate' category. With high temperatures persisting, meteorologists predict the onset of light rainfall on Friday, after which cloudiness is expected in Delhi.

The weather changed sharply in the Delhi metropolitan region and its surroundings on Tuesday evening. Rain accompanied by strong winds was observed in various parts of Delhi-NCR, bringing relief to residents after a period of humid heat.

Due to these weather changes, the India Meteorological Department issued 'orange' and 'yellow' level warnings for different areas of Delhi-NCR.

According to meteorological service data, moderate rainfall was recorded in several areas of Delhi, including southeastern, eastern, Shahdara, central, northeastern, southern, New Delhi, western, northwestern, and northern districts.

Furthermore, it is predicted that a succession of light rains and drizzle will continue in several parts of the city.

The Meteorological Department predicted the possibility of thunderstorms, lightning flashes, and light or moderate rain within the next two hours in some areas of western Uttar Pradesh, especially in Ghaziabad and Gautam Buddha Nagar.

There is a risk of flooding in low-lying areas and underground passages in Delhi-NCR due to the rains, which may affect traffic. The meteorological service advised drivers to exercise caution when operating vehicles and to avoid flooded road sections.