New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast generally cloudy skies with multiple spells of rain across Delhi-NCR on Wednesday.According to the weather department, the national capital is likely to experience very light to light rainfall at most places, with moderate rain expected at a few locations from early morning until noon. Another spell of rain is also likely during the evening and night hours.The forecast comes as the monsoon trough, an upper-air cyclonic circulation over southwest Uttar Pradesh, and a western disturbance continue to influence weather conditions across northwest India and adjoining regions.The IMD stated that Delhi is expected to receive one or two spells of very light to light rain at most places, while isolated areas may witness moderate rainfall during the early morning to noon period. Later in the day, another spell of very light to light rain is likely at many places, with moderate rainfall expected at isolated locations during the evening and night.

The department has predicted a maximum temperature between 31 and 33 degrees Celsius and a minimum temperature between 22 and 24 degrees Celsius. Southeasterly winds with speeds ranging from 10 to 15 kmph are expected to prevail throughout the day.The IMD’s seven-day forecast suggests that generally cloudy skies will continue over the national capital through the first week of August, accompanied by intermittent spells of rain.On July 30, Delhi is likely to receive light to moderate rainfall, followed by another spell of very light to light rain during the night. From July 31 to August 2, isolated spells of very light to light rain are expected. On August 3, the city may witness a few spells of light rain in many places, particularly during the early morning to noon hours.

Meanwhile, heavy monsoon showers brought Delhi to a standstill on Tuesday, causing widespread disruption across the city. Flooded roads, waterlogged markets, traffic congestion, fallen trees and power outages affected normal life in several areas.The downpour made Tuesday the rainiest day of the year so far and also the coldest day recorded in July over the past three years, according to the IMD.Safdarjung, Delhi’s base weather station, recorded 57.6 mm of rainfall between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Several areas received even heavier showers, with Pusa recording the highest rainfall at 88.5 mm during the same period.

/IANS