Archive · 22 Aug 2026
Delhi Crosses August Rainfall Normal After Rain Brings Relief
Delhi got a lot of rain during the first 21 days of August.
The city received 235.3 millimetres of rain.
A typical August has about 233.1 millimetres of rain.
This means Delhi has slightly passed its usual August total.
The rain also made the humid weather feel more comfortable.
Earlier, officials had reported that the average had been crossed.
They later corrected some figures because of an entry error.
The newest data confirms that Delhi has now crossed the normal August rainfall mark.
Delhi received 235.3 mm of rain during the first 21 days of August.
The monthly normal rainfall for August is 233.1 mm.
The latest figures show Delhi has now exceeded its August rainfall average.
Rain brought relief from humid conditions in the city.
Earlier IMD data was revised after an entry error affected rainfall figures for a particular date.
- Who
- Delhi and the Safdarjung observatory, with rainfall data reported by the IMD.
- What
- Delhi recorded 235.3 mm of rainfall in the first 21 days of August, exceeding the monthly normal of 233.1 mm.
- When
- During the first 21 days of August; the report does not specify the calendar year.
- Where
- Delhi, as measured at the Safdarjung observatory.
- Why
- Rain brought relief from humid conditions; the articles do not state why the rainfall occurred.
- Rainfall recorded
- 235.3 mm in the first 21 days of August
- August monthly normal
- 233.1 mm
- Measurement site
- Safdarjung observatory
- Weather impact
- Rain brought relief from humidity
- Data revision
- Earlier figures were revised because of an entry error on a particular date
- Latest assessment
- Delhi has crossed its normal August rainfall mark