India, July 15 -- Delhi recorded scattered light rain on Monday, with isolated parts recording short but intense spells towards the evening. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast patchy light showers to continue this coming week, with the monsoon not expected to be active in the National Capital Region.

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.

On Monday, the monsoon trough wa...