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- The India Meteorological Department issued a yellow alert for thunderstorms as rain hit several parts of Delhi on Monday evening, with gusty winds of 30-40 kmph expected across most districts until late evening.
- The showers brought relief from humidity but caused traffic slowdowns, and rainfall is expected to be highly localised across the National Capital Region.
- Despite the rain, Delhi remains 14% short of its seasonal moisture, recording 247.8 mm of rain since June 1 against a typical 365.3 mm, though the IMD still calls the monsoon 'normal'.
- The IMD also expects intensified monsoon activity in Uttar Pradesh, with heavy to very heavy rainfall forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday.
What to watch next
- Whether the yellow alert conditions persist into late evening across Delhi districts
- Heavy to very heavy rainfall forecast in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday and Wednesday
- Whether Delhi's 14% seasonal rainfall deficit narrows with upcoming showers
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