Archive · 26 Jun 2025
Delhi Monsoon Delay Amidst Rising Reservoir Levels
Delhi is still waiting for the monsoon rains.
The sky is cloudy with high humidity.
The weather experts say that the monsoon is being delayed because of the winds and the air pattern.
The good news is that the reservoirs are filling up because of the rain in other parts of the country.
It is likely that the weather will change in the next few days and then Delhi will receive rain.
Delhi experiences overcast conditions with high humidity but no rain.
IMD cites persistent south-easterly winds and an east-west trough for the lack of rain.
Anti-cyclonic circulation is inhibiting monsoon advancement.
The pattern is expected to change in the next 3-4 days.
Reservoir storage increased by nearly five percentage points.
- Who
- India Meteorological Department (IMD) and the Central Water Commission (CWC).
- What
- Delayed monsoon arrival in Delhi; increased reservoir levels.
- When
- As of Thursday, June 27, 2024.
- Where
- Delhi, India and across India's major reservoirs.
- Why
- Anti-cyclonic circulation and wind patterns are inhibiting the monsoon; surplus rainfall boosted reservoir storage.
- Event
- Delayed Monsoon and Reservoir Increase
- Location
- Delhi, India and Across India
- Source
- India Meteorological Department (IMD) & CWC
- Temperature (Thursday)
- Maximum 38°C, Minimum 28.6°C
- Air Quality Index (AQI)
- 95 ('satisfactory')
- Reservoir Storage Increase
- Nearly 5 percentage points
- Overall Acreage Increase
- 10 percent
Sources
Brewing Bay ‘low’ may help push northern limit of monsoon
Andhra Pradesh Braced for Heavy Rains and Flood Risks
Low-pressure area forms, may push monsoon across entire country in 3-4 days
Rains continue in MP; IMD issues orange and yellow alerts for parts of state
Weather Warning: Low Pressure System to Bring Rain to Telangana
Overcast skies, yellow alerts but no rain: monsoon keeps Delhi waiting
No rain in Delhi even as overcast conditions persist; IMD explains phenomenon
