Noon sun in vanishing act

Scattered light rain occurred in Delhi and neighbouring cities on Monday, with isolated parts recording short but intense spells in the evening.

- Jasjeev Gandhiok

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that patchy light showers will continue this coming week, with the monsoon not expected to be active in the National Capital Region (NCR).

IMD has no colour-coded alerts in place till July 20, with very light to light rain likely till then, officials said. "The monsoon trough is south of Delhi, but there is a western disturbance and a low-pressure area, which is bringing some moisture. Light rainfall is expected to continue in Delhi this week, with some isolated parts recording short but intense rain," said an IMD official.