Delhi-NCR Experiences Rain Relief Amidst Rising Temperatures

Weather Update for Delhi and NCR

On Friday, parts of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) experienced heavy winds accompanied by thunderstorms, providing some respite from the intense heat as temperatures approached 40 degrees Celsius. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert this morning for the national capital, forecasting light rain along with thunder and lightning. The weather agency's nowcast alert included a yellow warning for all districts in Delhi, predicting light rain and thunderstorms later in the evening.

According to the weather department, the minimum temperature recorded in the city was 24 degrees Celsius, marking the highest so far this season, while the maximum temperature is expected to hover around 39 degrees Celsius. Meteorologists explained that the current weather conditions are influenced by a cyclonic circulation over western Rajasthan and neighboring Pakistan, leading to fog and cloud cover. They noted that dust particles from these regions have drifted towards Delhi-NCR, resulting in hazy conditions and deteriorating air quality.

Yesterday, areas surrounding Delhi, including Ganganagar, Hanumangarh, Churu, and Bikaner in Rajasthan, experienced light rain with thunderstorms, and similar weather persisted on Thursday, impacting Delhi's climate, experts reported. Mahesh Palawat from Skymet indicated that temperatures in Delhi-NCR and northwestern India are likely to rise over the next two to three days, potentially reaching between 41 to 42 degrees Celsius, which could lead to heatwave conditions in some areas.