Delhi and its neighbouring regions experienced heavy rainfall today, following days of scorching heat and humidity. The showers brought much-needed relief after several sunny days, as monsoon continued to elude the national capital with June coming to a close. According to the weather office, areas in the east, west, south and southeast Delhi have recorded rainfall. The city remains under an orange alert which signifies be prepared as per the IMDs colour code. Though IMD did not make any formal announcement regarding the onset of Monsoon in the city yet, the rains brought much-needed respite from the sweltering heat and humidity for Delhi residents, with causing traffic disruptions in key areas such as Chirag Delhi, Rajiv Chowk, and ITO. Footage from the Indira Gandhi International Airport showed rain-soaked runways and slowed operations, while waterlogging and slow-moving traffic were reported across multiple parts of the city. The national capital witnessed cloudy conditions for the past three to four days, but light to very light rainfall occurred only in a few areas. The IMD has predicted that the monsoons may hit the Capital between June 30 and July 1. Typically, the southwest monsoon reaches Delhi around June 27-30. In comparison to this year, the monsoon reached Delhi on June 28 last year, June 25 in 2023, June 30 in 2022, and July 13 in 2021.  According to observational data, the normal monthly rainfall for June in Delhi is around 43.3 mm. However, the city has already surpassed that, recording 89 mm of rainfall till date. According to the IMD, more moderate to heavy rainfall is expected in the coming days, likely marking the formal onset of the monsoon in Delhi. The weather office has forecast a continued wet spell over the weekend, accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds reaching 30–50 km/h. Heavy rain is likely across prominent areas including Indira Gandhi International Airport, Rajiv Chowk, India Gate, Hauz Khas and Safdarjung, as well as NCR locations such as Noida, Gurugram and Faridabad. The orange alert signifies be prepared conditions, particularly for commuters and residents in low-lying and traffic-prone areas. The IMD advisory also warns of potential waterlogging and reduced visibility due to thundercloud activity. While the rainfall cooled the air, it also slowed movement across parts of the city, with visuals from IGI Airport showing rainfall activity in full swing. Earlier in the day, the capital recorded a minimum temperature of 26 degrees Celsius, slightly above the seasonal norm, with the maximum expected to settle around 34 degrees Celsius. Relative humidity was high at 81 percent, aiding the monsoons progression. At 10 am, the citys air quality remained in the satisfactory category with an AQI of 86, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The showers mark the end of a prolonged hot and humid spell in Delhi, which had been facing a delayed monsoon due to an anti-cyclonic circulation over the region. This system had stalled the northward movement of the monsoon trough, acting as a barrier for moisture-laden winds. With the arrival of pre-monsoon showers and the forecast of continuing rain, Delhiites can expect cooler weather and some relief from the heat.

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