Rain hits Delhi-NCR after strong duststorm amid humid heat
According to the IMD, rain and thunderstorm activity is likely in many places across Delhi-NCR over the next two hours, with gusty winds reaching speeds of 30-40 kmph.
After battling humid weather and a strong dust storm, parts of the National Capital Region received rainfall on Monday evening, bringing much-needed relief from the sultry conditions.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had earlier issued a nowcast warning forecasting light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds over the next two hours.
According to the IMD, rain and thunderstorm activity is likely in many places across Delhi-NCR, with gusty winds reaching speeds of 30-40 kmph.
Similar weather conditions have also been forecast for parts of neighbouring Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, including Sonipat and Kharkhoda in Haryana, and Baraut, Bagpat, Khekra, Modinagar, Pilakhua and Sikandrabad in Uttar Pradesh.
The weather office has advised residents to remain cautious during thunderstorms, avoid taking shelter under trees, and stay away from weak structures and unsecured objects due to the risk of lightning and strong winds.
Earlier in the day, Delhi recorded a maximum temperature of 38.6 degrees Celsius, 3.1 notches above normal, adding to the discomfort caused by high humidity.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the Safdarjung observatory, the city's base weather station, recorded a maximum temperature of 38.6 degrees Celsius. Palam logged 38 degrees Celsius, Lodhi Road 38.1 degrees Celsius, Ridge 37.4 degrees Celsius, and Ayanagar 37.7 degrees Celsius.
Meanwhile, Delhi's 24-hour average air quality remained in the 'poor' category on Monday. The Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 246 at 4 pm, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
There may, however, be some respite for residents on Tuesday. The IMD has forecast a partly cloudy sky, with the maximum and minimum temperatures likely to settle around 36 degrees Celsius and 27 degrees Celsius, respectively.
After battling humid weather and a strong dust storm, parts of the National Capital Region received rainfall on Monday evening, bringing much-needed relief from the sultry conditions.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had earlier issued a nowcast warning forecasting light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds over the next two hours.
According to the IMD, rain and thunderstorm activity is likely in many places across Delhi-NCR, with gusty winds reaching speeds of 30-40 kmph.
Similar weather conditions have also been forecast for parts of neighbouring Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, including Sonipat and Kharkhoda in Haryana, and Baraut, Bagpat, Khekra, Modinagar, Pilakhua and Sikandrabad in Uttar Pradesh.
The weather office has advised residents to remain cautious during thunderstorms, avoid taking shelter under trees, and stay away from weak structures and unsecured objects due to the risk of lightning and strong winds.
Earlier in the day, Delhi recorded a maximum temperature of 38.6 degrees Celsius, 3.1 notches above normal, adding to the discomfort caused by high humidity.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the Safdarjung observatory, the city's base weather station, recorded a maximum temperature of 38.6 degrees Celsius. Palam logged 38 degrees Celsius, Lodhi Road 38.1 degrees Celsius, Ridge 37.4 degrees Celsius, and Ayanagar 37.7 degrees Celsius.
Meanwhile, Delhi's 24-hour average air quality remained in the 'poor' category on Monday. The Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 246 at 4 pm, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
There may, however, be some respite for residents on Tuesday. The IMD has forecast a partly cloudy sky, with the maximum and minimum temperatures likely to settle around 36 degrees Celsius and 27 degrees Celsius, respectively.
