New Delhi, June 27 -- Despite overcast skies and a drizzle-like atmosphere lingering over the city, the much-anticipated monsoon continues to elude Delhi. With the India Meteorological Department (IMD) repeatedly issuing yellow alerts and predicting the monsoon's arrival over the past few days, residents continue to wait as the forecasts have yet to materialise. Despite a slight dip in the maximum temperature, the overall humidity made the day uncomfortable for residents. The IMD has forecast thunderstorm with rain for Friday.

In its Wednesday bulletin, the IMD stated that the monsoon was likely to cover Delhi within the next 24 hours (by Thursday).

Meanwhile, on Thursday, in reference to Wednesday's prediction, the weather department sai...