Jagran Bureau, New Delhi | After a prolonged lull, the monsoon has picked up pace again in the northern part of the nation. New weather systems have developed on both sides of the country.
Moisture-laden monsoon winds from the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea are expected to rapidly advance towards the northern Indian states.
Relief From Scorching Heat In Next Three Days
The biggest impact of this is expected in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and the National Capital Region (NCR) over the next three to four days. The Meteorological Department has predicted that North India, ravaged by the heat, will soon receive relief. However, despite the monsoon gaining momentum, there is a possibility of uneven rainfall due to El Niño, a climate pattern characterised by the unusual warming of surface waters.
When Will Delhi-NCR Receive Rain?
According to Skymet, a cyclone that had formed over eastern Bihar has now moved into eastern Uttar Pradesh. A low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal has also activated the weather system, while a western disturbance is present in the mountainous regions of Jammu and Kashmir. The combined effect of these systems will rapidly increase moisture-laden winds from the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea from July 1. This is expected to bring the monsoon to Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Himachal Pradesh within two to three days. If this situation persists, the monsoon could also arrive in Delhi-NCR by July 3 or 4.
Slow Monsoon In North And Central India
The slow progress of the monsoon has had the greatest impact on several states in North and Central India. Eastern Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh have so far recorded rainfall deficits of more than 60 per cent of normal. In Uttar Pradesh alone, rainfall has been 56 per cent below normal, affecting almost all districts. This has also affected agricultural activities in many areas.
The impact of the delayed rainfall is also visible on people. Despite the maximum temperature in Delhi-NCR remaining around 41 degrees Celsius, people are feeling as hot as 50 to 51 degrees due to excessive humidity.
Heavy Rain Alert In Northeast India
According to experts, dry westerly winds and moist ocean winds are constantly colliding. This is creating clouds, but due to a lack of sufficient moisture, widespread rainfall is being prevented. Consequently, humidity is steadily increasing. The Meteorological Department has issued an alert for heavy to extremely heavy rainfall along the west coast and northeastern India. Torrential rains may continue in Bengal and Sikkim for two to three days.