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Delhi-NCR is expected to get relief from intense heat as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds in the national capital region. The IMD has issued a yellow alert for the national capital and has warned of changing weather conditions.
Delhi is set to witness a sharp shift in weather and the IMD has warned of rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds from Monday to Thursday. The yellow alert indicates that light to moderate rain and thunderstorms, with wind speeds reaching up to 50 km/h, are anticipated in the area.
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According to the weather office, partly cloudy skies has been predicted for Tuesday. Some areas may also receive light drizzle.
Thunderstorms and rain are expected in Delhi, providing some relief from the oppressive heat. Dust storms, thunderstorms, and rain are likely from Tuesday through April 30, with a yellow alert specifically issued for April 29.
"There is a cyclonic circulation over adjoining central Pakistan, northwest Rajasthan, Punjab and Haryana. It is currently strong and moving towards north-east India. Parts of Rajasthan and Haryana may receive rainfall tonight, and the system is expected to reach Delhi on Tuesday and persist till April 30," Mahesh Palawat of Skymet told PTI.
For Wednesday, the IMD's warning reads, "During forenoon - Thunderstorm accompanied with Lightning, Strong Surface Winds, During afternoon - Thunderstorm accompanied with Lightning, Strong Surface Winds, During evening - Thunderstorm accompanied with Lightning, Strong Surface Winds"
Delhi is set to witness a sharp shift in weather and the IMD has warned of rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds from Monday to Thursday. The yellow alert indicates that light to moderate rain and thunderstorms, with wind speeds reaching up to 50 km/h, are anticipated in the area.
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According to the weather office, partly cloudy skies has been predicted for Tuesday. Some areas may also receive light drizzle.
| Date | Forecast |
| 27-Apr | Generally cloudy; light rain with thunderstorm, lightning, dust storm; strong winds at night |
| 28-Apr | Thunderstorm with rain |
| 29-Apr | Thunderstorm with rain; lightning & strong winds through the day |
| 30-Apr | Partly cloudy; possibility of thunder/lightning |
| 1-May | Mainly clear sky |
| 2-May | Mainly clear sky |
| 3-May | Mainly clear sky |
Rain chances in Delhi today
Several parts of Delhi saw a dust storm on Monday night, and Delhi may receive rain from Monday night to Wednesday. Temperatures are likely to dip from Wednesday with rain expected over the next two-three days.Thunderstorms and rain are expected in Delhi, providing some relief from the oppressive heat. Dust storms, thunderstorms, and rain are likely from Tuesday through April 30, with a yellow alert specifically issued for April 29.
"There is a cyclonic circulation over adjoining central Pakistan, northwest Rajasthan, Punjab and Haryana. It is currently strong and moving towards north-east India. Parts of Rajasthan and Haryana may receive rainfall tonight, and the system is expected to reach Delhi on Tuesday and persist till April 30," Mahesh Palawat of Skymet told PTI.
For Wednesday, the IMD's warning reads, "During forenoon - Thunderstorm accompanied with Lightning, Strong Surface Winds, During afternoon - Thunderstorm accompanied with Lightning, Strong Surface Winds, During evening - Thunderstorm accompanied with Lightning, Strong Surface Winds"
