After a session of unbearable heat, Delhi-NCR welcomed Sunday with gusty winds and light rain, offering relief from the early-March heat for residents of the national capital and nearby areas.
Orange Alert for Delhi-NCR
An orange alert has been issued for Delhi-NCR, indicating moderate rain, lightning, and gusty winds. In addition, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for the possibility of light rain in Noida and Gurugram.
#WATCH | Delhi: Rain lashes in several parts of the national capital.
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Thunderstorm and Hailstorm Forecast
According to the Meteorological Department, thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds, and possible hailstorms were forecast for the western Himalayas and the adjoining plains on Sunday and Monday.
Western Disturbance Behind Weather Change
The India Meteorological Department has also issued a weather warning as a Western Disturbance is expected to affect the Western Himalayan region and nearby plains on March 15–16. The system may bring isolated thunderstorms, lightning activity, gusty winds, and possible hailstorms to several areas.
Advisory for Residents and Travellers
Residents and travellers in the affected regions are advised to stay updated with official weather alerts and take necessary precautions to ensure safety during the changing weather conditions.
Current Temperature and Forecast
As of 7 am, the temperature recorded at Delhi’s Safdarjung weather station stood at 22 degrees Celsius.
According to the India Meteorological Department, the minimum temperature is likely to remain between 14 and 16 degrees Celsius by Monday, while the maximum temperature is expected to range between 31 and 33 degrees Celsius.
Western Disturbance Triggering Rainfall
Speaking to Press Trust of India, Mahesh Palawat, vice president of meteorology and climate change at Skymet Weather, said, “Due to a western disturbance approaching the western Himalayas, cyclonic activity has developed over central Pakistan adjoining Punjab and Haryana. As a result, parts of Punjab, Haryana and Delhi are likely to witness rainfall over the next two days. This is expected to be the season’s first pre-monsoon rain, which has arrived about 10 days earlier than usual.”
Palawat added that the development has been triggered by the western disturbance combined with the higher temperatures the city has been experiencing over the past few days.
Air Quality Likely to Remain Moderate
Meanwhile, Delhi’s air quality is expected to stay in the ‘moderate’ category over the coming days, according to the Air Quality Early Warning System.
