Key Points
- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a “green alert” for North India, indicating no immediate rain warnings for Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand.
- Despite the lack of rain, a combination of high temperatures and severe humidity is causing significant discomfort across the region.
- Temperatures are expected to hover between 35 and 40 degrees Celsius in many areas, creating heatwave-like conditions.
- Following recent floods, the weather is now stable, with the Yamuna’s water level normalizing and clear skies predicted until Dussehra.
New Delhi: After a period of intense rainfall and flooding, large parts of North India are now experiencing a prolonged dry spell. The IMD has placed major states, including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand, in the green zone, signaling an end to the rain. However, this has brought no relief to residents, who are now battling oppressive heat and sticky humidity.
Delhi-NCR Grapples with Heat and Humidity
The national capital is set for a dry and hot week, with no rain forecasted for the next three days. Temperatures are expected to remain high, fluctuating between 35 and 40 degrees Celsius. The withdrawal of rain has led to a sharp increase in humidity, making conditions feel sultry and uncomfortable for residents. On a positive note, the water level of the Yamuna River is returning to normal, allowing people displaced by the recent floods to gradually return to their homes. The IMD predicts that the weather will remain clear and dry in the capital region until the Dussehra festival.
Uttar Pradesh Swelters After Floods
Similar conditions prevail in Uttar Pradesh, where almost all districts have been declared green zones by the weather department. After facing severe rains and devastating floods in August, the state has transitioned to a completely dry weather pattern. The combination of rising temperatures and high moisture content in the air is causing extreme discomfort, with people suffering from the intense, sticky heat.
Heatwave Conditions in Bihar
There is no rain forecast for Bihar today, and several districts are experiencing intense, heatwave-like conditions. Areas including Patna, Nawada, Jehanabad, Begusarai, Siwan, Saran, Bhojpur, Darbhanga, and Samastipur are recording temperatures above 35 degrees Celsius. According to the local meteorological center, these clear and hot conditions are expected to persist until Dussehra.
Calm Restores in Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand, which recently witnessed catastrophic cloudbursts and heavy rains that claimed over 50 lives, is now experiencing stable and calm weather. The IMD has placed all districts in the green zone, with no warnings for rain or other weather-related hazards. The state is finally seeing a period of normalcy after a destructive monsoon season.
