Rain deficit for June 55%; city sees heatwave again
New Delhi, June 30 -- The Capital has recorded a rainfall deficit of more than 50% in June, according to India Meteorological Department (IMD) data, even as the city recorded its second consecutive heatwave day on Monday, with the maximum temperature touching 42.4degC. Scattered showers and strong winds, however, brought brief relief to parts of the city towards the end of the day.
According to IMD forecasts, the southwest monsoon is expected to arrive only after July 4, later than the normal onset date of June 27.
Monday's maximum temperature at Safdarjung, Delhi's representative weather station, was 5degC above normal and met the criteria for a heatwave. "Heatwave conditions have been realised at many places over Delhi. This is the second...
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