National Capital receives heaviest rainfall in 46 years, Delhi Airport waterlogged
By Lokmat English Desk | Published: September 11, 2021 06:34 PM2021-09-11T18:34:06+5:302021-09-11T18:34:06+5:30
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Heavy rains in Delhi on Saturday morning caused flooding in the premises of Delhi Airport and other parts of the city. Due to bad weather, five flights were diverted from the airport on Saturday morning, sources said. SpiceJet's two more Indigo and Go First's
The Meteorological Department of India said on Saturday that 1,100 mm of rain fell in Delhi so far this year in the most unusual monsoon season, the highest in 46 years and almost double the rainfall recorded last year. These figures may change as the day in the city.
An IMD official said, "The Safdarjung Observatory recorded 1,150 mm of rainfall in the 1975 monsoon season. This year, the rains have already crossed the 1,100 mark and the monsoon season is not over yet, ”he said.
With the onset of monsoon season, the city normally receives 590.2 mm of rainfall from June 1 to September 11. The monsoon leaves Delhi by September 25. "Light to moderate rains are likely in the next two days," the official told PTI-Bhasha. September 17-18.
The national capital received 1,050 mm of rainfall in 2003. Delhi received 636 mm, 544 mm, 876 mm, 370.8 mm and 505.5 mm of rainfall during the monsoon season in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 respectively. 524.7 mm in 2016, 20, according to IMD data.
There was abundant rain for Delhi in September. So far this month recorded 343.6 mm of rainfall which is the highest in at least 12 years. The rainfall in September this year was the lowest compared to last year. The city received 20.9 mm of rainfall in September last year.
Delhi received more than 100 mm of rain for two consecutive days earlier this month. 112.1 mm of rain was recorded on September 1 and 117.7 mm on September 2. The city received 94.7 mm of rain on Saturday. July 13 is the longest in 19 years of monsoon in Delhi.
Delhi received 507.1 mm of rainfall on rainy days, which is about 141 per cent more than the average. This is the heaviest rainfall this month since July 2003. The city received just 10 days of rain in August, the lowest in seven years and a total of 214.5 mm.
