Weather Update: Monsoon Reached Kerala Yesterday, So Why Did the Sky Break Over Delhi? Know the Real Reason Behind the Storm and Rain

After many days of waiting, the monsoon finally arrived in Kerala on June 4. On Wednesday, monsoon rains with thunder and lightning began pouring in many parts of the state. Meanwhile, many parts of north and central India are still in the grip of severe heat and heatwaves. With the arrival of the monsoon in Kerala, a new wave of hope has emerged for the states of north India, but on June 4, the weather suddenly changed in the national capital Delhi, and the intense sunshine and heatwave abruptly shifted.

Around 2:30 PM on Wednesday, thick clouds brought darkness. Before anyone could understand what was happening, a strong storm and cyclone arrived, causing trees to fall and poles to be damaged in many areas of Delhi. Along with this, heavy rain also occurred, making the weather pleasant. Now, a question must be lingering in everyone’s mind: how did such heavy rain and storms come to Delhi without the monsoon?

Darkness fell during the day in Delhi-NCR!

A dust storm and severe cyclone stopped the capital’s pace. Dust billowed on the roads, visibility was very low in many areas, and people witnessed a night-like scene during the day.

Why do storms suddenly occur?

Although the heavy rain after a strong storm on Wednesday afternoon in Delhi-NCR has provided relief to people from the intense heat, weather scientists are also surprised by this sudden change in weather. The India Meteorological Department has revealed the reason for this weather change in Delhi-NCR and explained why this change occurred in Delhi-Noida. The weather department has given three reasons for this.

• A cyclonic system is forming in the lower tropospheric levels over northern Pakistan and adjoining Jammu and northern Punjab. This is called a Western Disturbance. This low-pressure area forming in the troposphere causes strong winds and rain. It occurs for a specific period. Its influence covers northwestern India, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, and Jammu and Kashmir.
• According to the weather department, a cyclonic system is currently active over central Pakistan in the lower troposphere, or lower atmospheric levels. Along with this, another cyclone is forming over Haryana, whose effects are now visible in surrounding areas. Due to the influence of these systems, a sudden change in weather has been recorded in Delhi-NCR, especially in areas like Delhi and Noida. Clouds are present in some places, while changes in wind direction and speed are being observed elsewhere, affecting both temperature and weather patterns.
• Several reasons are emerging for the recent changes in the weather of Delhi and Noida. According to weather experts, continuous moisture coming from the Arabian Sea is considered a major reason, increasing humidity in the atmosphere and changing the weather. Additionally, changes in local wind direction, temperature fluctuations, and other seasonal systems are also affecting this situation. Due to the combined effect of all these reasons, the weather pattern in the area appears abnormal.

Why does rain occur without the monsoon?

A specific atmospheric system, called a Western Disturbance, is often responsible for sudden changes in the weather of north India. In fact, this weather system originates from regions around the Mediterranean Sea and gradually moves eastward, reaching India. When this system enters India through Afghanistan and Pakistan, its impact is most visible in the northwestern states. While passing through plains like Rajasthan and Punjab, this system creates instability in the atmosphere. Due to this, clouds form rapidly, and sometimes the weather changes suddenly. As a result, strong winds, heavy rain, and sometimes stormy conditions occur in these areas. This is the main reason for the sudden rain or hailstorms seen in north India during the winter season.