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No Relief In Next Five Days

Delhiites who were hoping that the summer heat would end soon will have to wait with their umbrellas for some more time. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said that the southwest monsoon has slowed down to a crawl and there is no chance that it will reach the national capital in the next five days.

That means the capital will be caught in a sticky, uncomfortable weather pattern. Instead of the much-awaited relief of showers, Delhi is likely to witness an unending mix of scorching temperatures and stifling humidity that will make the act of just stepping out a herculean task.

Why the Rain is Delayed

“The atmospheric conditions are not helping the monsoon this time,” say the weather forecasters. Winds that usually push heavy rain-bearing clouds into northwest India have slackened.

Residents can see here and there grey clouds or even a neighbourhood drizzle, but these are only teasers. The weather system is not strong enough to bring about widespread, steady rains which define the monsoon proper.

A long, sticky wait.

The delay is feeding growing frustration across northern India, where families have been battling through weeks of searing summer heat. The monsoon is not only important to cool down the city’s baked concrete; it is vital to recharge drying water reservoirs and to give respite to farmers.

Authorities are urging everyone to take care of themselves until the pattern finally breaks and the rains come through. Humidity makes the heat that much worse, so the best advice is simple: stay heavily hydrated, don’t run errands in the blazing afternoon peak and keep an eye out for updates from the weather bureau.