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  • Delhi Weather: Capital Recieves Light Rains – Check Full Forecast |

    Delhi Rains: In a much-awaited relief from the heat, national capital Delhi recieves light rainfall. Earlier, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted another rainy day in Delhi, with a cloudy sky and very light rainfall accompanied by gusty winds throughout the day. The minimum temperature this morning was 31.6°C (88.88°F), and the maximum temperature is expected to reach 39°C (102.2°F). 

    Thunderstorms with rain are forecasted for June 25, 27, and 28, along with a partly cloudy sky and the possibility of thunder lightning on June 26. Additionally, rain or thundershowers are expected on June 29 and 30. 

    “Light to moderate rainfall at a few places, accompanied by isolated thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds in Vidarbha and adjoining north Telangana, east Telangana, Rayalaseema, coastal and south interior Karnataka, Kerala, Uttar Pradesh, southeast Rajasthan, East Bihar, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and and Tripura, during the same period,” it added.

    Additionally, the IMD also forecast light to moderate rainfall at many places with occasional intense spells accompanied with isolated thunderstorm, lightning and gusty winds likely over West Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Andaman & Nicobar Islands during next 3 hours.

  • Weather Forecast: Delhi Braces For Rain On Sunday, Monsoon To Drench South India |

    The maximum temperature in Delhi on Saturday was 39.4 degrees Celsius, a tick over usual, according to the India Meteorological Department. The minimum temperature has risen 0.6 degrees Celsius over the season’s normal, to 28.6 degrees Celsius, it said. Rain poured down in numerous parts of Delhi on Friday, providing reprieve from the city’s extreme heat wave. The national capital received 4 mm of rainfall in the 24 hours that ended at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday. The humidity level ranged between 50% and 62%.

    Delhi’s Weather Forecast For Sunday

    The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted cloudy sky with possibility of light rain or drizzle in Delhi on Sunday. The maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to hover around 40 degrees Celsius and 30 degrees Celsius respectively. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the air quality index (AQI) of the national capital was recorded in the ‘moderate’ category with 190 points at 6 pm.

    An AQI between zero and 50 is considered “good,” 51 and 100 “satisfactory,” 101 and 200 “moderate,” 201 and 300 “poor,” 301 and 400 “very poor,” and 401 and 500 “severe.”

    Heatwave Alert In Parts Of UP:

    Heatwave conditions are likely to prevail over parts south-west and west Uttar Pradesh during the next 24 hours. Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand have also received relief from the scorching heat.

    Monsoon Alert:

    “Conditions are becoming favourable for further advance of southwest monsoon into some more parts of Bihar and some more parts of east Uttar Pradesh during the next 72 hours,” it said. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall over Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry over the next few days. The IMD has predicted that the monsoon will reach Delhi by June 30. 

  • Weather Update: Rain Alert In Delhi Today As North India Prepares For Scorching Days Ahead |

    New Delhi: Delhi, which has so far been spared from the intense heat, is expected to see a shift in weather patterns soon. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), starting from the second week of April, the entire National Capital Region (NCR), especially Western Uttar Pradesh, will experience rising temperatures. The IMD also forecasts light rain in Delhi on Friday. While heavy rainfall is not anticipated, there will be partly cloudy skies. Temperatures are expected to exceed 40 degrees Celsius by April 15. Even nighttime temperatures have started to climb in recent days. On Thursday, several cities recorded day and night temperatures above the seasonal average.

    Delhi’s Weather Outlook Today

    The IMD predicts the possibility of dusty winds this morning, with wind speeds estimated to be between 25 to 35 kilometers per hour. Rain may occur, although clear skies are generally expected. On Wednesday, the maximum temperature recorded was 36.6 degrees Celsius, which is three degrees higher than normal. Thursday saw a maximum temperature of 36.8 degrees Celsius, also three degrees above the average. Today, the capital is forecasted to have a high of 35 degrees Celsius.

    When Will the Heat Turn Intense?

    The IMD indicates that for the next seven days, Delhi’s maximum temperature will hover around 36 to 37 degrees Celsius. However, after April 15, the heat is expected to become oppressive, causing discomfort. On Thursday, parts of Maharashtra’s Vidarbha region, some areas of Chhattisgarh, Telangana, nearby northern interior Karnataka, Rayalaseema, southeastern Uttar Pradesh, northern interior Odisha, central Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, and southern interior Tamil Nadu experienced maximum temperatures between 40 and 42 degrees Celsius.

    Rain Alert

    According to ‘Skymet Weather’, light to moderate rain is possible in Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, and Nagaland over the next 24 hours, and scattered showers are likely in Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura. The Western Himalayan region may see light to moderate rain and snowfall. Light rain is also possible in Kerala. Some parts of northwestern and western Rajasthan might experience light showers accompanied by thunder.

    Heatwave Alert Today

    Several parts of Maharashtra are expected to experience heatwave conditions today. The IMD has issued a yellow alert for April 5. Heatwave conditions are also possible in various areas of northern interior Karnataka, Odisha, Gangetic West Bengal, Jharkhand, Rayalaseema, and coastal Andhra Pradesh.