Why is the monsoon showing a formidable form in North India
Why is the monsoon showing a formidable form in North India?
North india recorded more than 200 millimeters (mm) of rain during the last 24-hour period, due to which many states from kashmir - SRINAGAR/JAMMU' target='_blank' title='jammu and kashmir-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW">jammu and kashmir to haryana are on red alert for the second consecutive day. delhi recorded 153 mm of rain in the last 24 hours till 8.30 am on sunday, which is the highest rainfall in a single day in July in 41 years.The heavy rains, which initially brought respite from the heat and humidity, have now turned disastrous in the hilly states and rivers are in spate, causing flash floods and landslides. Some routes have been closed due to localized flooding and advisories have been issued for tourists, while towns in the plains are grappling with traffic woes.
According to the india Meteorological Department (IMD), a Western Disturbance and monsoon winds have caused torrential rains in northwest india and the first heavy rain of the season in Delhi. It is normal for the South-West Monsoon to bring heavy rains over the country in July, but an intense Western Disturbance has further strengthened the rainfall activity. These are rain systems originating from the Mediterranean region, which affect the western himalayas and cause rain.
Rain activity is now moving east