- Delhi exceeded its average August rainfall within eight days.
- Capital recorded its wettest August day in two years.
- Various weather stations also received heavy rainfall amounts.
- Light to very light rain forecast for next two days.
Delhi has surpassed its average monthly rainfall for August in just the first eight days of the month, with the Safdarjung Observatory recording 230.1 mm of rain so far, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Safdarjung recorded 225.7 mm of rainfall between the beginning of August and 8.30 am on Saturday, followed by another 4.4 mm between 8.30 am and 5.30 pm, taking the month’s total to 230.1 mm.
The IMD’s average rainfall for August in Delhi, based on the 1991-2020 climatological period, is 226.8 mm.
Wettest August Day In Two Years
The capital also recorded its wettest August day in two years on Saturday, with Safdarjung receiving 98.7 mm of rain in the 24 hours ending at 8.30 am.
The last time Delhi recorded higher rainfall in a single August day was on August 1, 2024, when 107.6 mm was recorded at Safdarjung.
The city has been experiencing rainfall for the fourth consecutive day.
Heavy Rain At Several Stations
Several other weather stations also recorded substantial rainfall during the 24-hour period ending at 8.30 am on Saturday.
Palam received 104.6 mm, Ayanagar 115 mm, Ridge 89.8 mm and Lodi Road 86.8 mm, in addition to Safdarjung’s 98.7 mm.
Between 8.30 am and 5.30 pm, Ayanagar recorded the highest rainfall at 16 mm, followed by Ridge at 9.4 mm and Lodi Road at 6.5 mm. Safdarjung and Palam each received 4.4 mm during the period.
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Light Rain Likely Over Next Two Days
The IMD has forecast light to very light rain at some places in Delhi over the next two days.
Despite the continued showers, the capital’s August rainfall total has already moved above its long-term monthly average, with more rain possible in the coming days.
(With inputs from PTI)
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