Delhi Braces for Scattered Rain, Cloudy Skies Ahead of Cloud Seeding Attempt

Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) are likely to witness scattered light rain on Monday and Tuesday due to a western disturbance, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). While no rain is expected for Wednesday, the day the Delhi government plans to attempt cloud seeding in northwest Delhi, the city is still likely to see cloudy skies. The minimum temperature on Sunday recorded was 15.8 degrees Celsius, the lowest so far this season, and also the lowest minimum for Delhi in two years for the month of October.

Key Takeaways:

• Delhi is expected to see scattered light rain on Monday and Tuesday due to a western disturbance.
• The city is likely to experience overcast skies, with an increase in minimum temperature by two to three notches by Tuesday.
• The minimum temperature on Sunday recorded was 15.8 degrees Celsius, the lowest so far this season.
• The Delhi government plans to attempt cloud seeding in northwest Delhi on Wednesday, despite no rain expected on the day.
• A test run of cloud seeding was conducted over Burari on October 29, but resulted in limited moisture, leading to no rain.
• The government relies on IMD forecasts to ensure more moisture is available during the western disturbance spell.
• The deadline for the cloud seeding attempt remains October 29, according to government officials.

Statistics:

• Minimum temperature on Sunday: 15.8 degrees Celsius.
• Lowest minimum temperature for Delhi in two years for the month of October: 14.3 degrees Celsius (on October 28, 2023).
• Maximum temperature on Sunday: 32 degrees Celsius.
• Expected dip in maximum temperature by Tuesday: 2-3 degrees Celsius.
• Expected minimum temperature for Monday and Tuesday: 17-19 degrees Celsius and 18-20 degrees Celsius, respectively.
• Molecular percentage of moisture in the air during the test run: less than 20%.

Sources:

• India Meteorological Department (IMD).
• Skymet.
• Hindustan Times.