After days of relentless heat across New Delhi and nearby NCR cities, residents may finally see some relief later this week as rain, thunderstorms and dust storms are expected to sweep across the region. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Delhi continued to remain under intense heatwave-like conditions on May 25, with temperatures hovering close to 43°C–45°C in several areas. However, weather conditions are expected to change gradually from this evening onwards, with light rain, thunderstorms and strong gusty winds likely across parts of Delhi-NCR.
Delhi Weather Today: Rain And Dust Storm Likely By Evening
According to the IMD latest forecast, the capital is expected to witness:
Heatwave Conditions To Continue Till Mid-Week
Despite chances of rain, Delhi-NCR is expected to remain extremely hot over the next two days.
Tuesday, May 26
Bigger Weather Change Expected From May 28
Weather conditions are expected to shift more noticeably from Thursday onwards.
Thursday, May 28
Delhi may witness:
Cooler Days Ahead For Delhi-NCR
The biggest relief is expected from May 29 onwards, when temperatures are likely to dip significantly.
Friday, May 29
Delhi Residents Advised To Stay Cautious
Weather officials have advised residents to stay careful during dust storms and thunderstorm activity later this week.
People are being advised to:
For many Delhiites battling extreme temperatures over the past week, the expected rain and cooler winds could finally bring some much-needed relief.
Delhi Weather Today: Rain And Dust Storm Likely By Evening
According to the IMD latest forecast, the capital is expected to witness:- Very light rain or drizzle
- Thunderstorms and lightning
- Dust storm activity
- Strong winds reaching 40–60 kmph
Heatwave Conditions To Continue Till Mid-Week
Despite chances of rain, Delhi-NCR is expected to remain extremely hot over the next two days.Tuesday, May 26
- Maximum temperature: 43°C–45°C
- Mainly clear sky
- Heatwave conditions likely in isolated places
- Strong winds reaching up to 40 kmph during daytime
- Another very hot day expected
- Temperatures may again touch 45°C
- Dry weather with gusty winds likely
Bigger Weather Change Expected From May 28
Weather conditions are expected to shift more noticeably from Thursday onwards.Thursday, May 28
Delhi may witness:
- Partly cloudy skies
- Light rain and thunderstorms during evening/night
- Lightning activity
- Wind speeds reaching up to 60 kmph
Cooler Days Ahead For Delhi-NCR
The biggest relief is expected from May 29 onwards, when temperatures are likely to dip significantly.Friday, May 29
- Maximum temperature may drop to 35°C–37°C
- Cloudy skies expected
- Light rain and thunderstorms likely
- Rain activity may continue across NCR
- Gusty winds between 40–50 kmph expected
- Pleasant weather compared to earlier in the week
- Cloudy skies likely to continue
- Scattered rain and thunderstorms possible
- Temperatures expected to stay below recent heatwave levels
Delhi Residents Advised To Stay Cautious
Weather officials have advised residents to stay careful during dust storms and thunderstorm activity later this week.People are being advised to:
- Avoid standing under trees during storms
- Drive carefully during low visibility conditions
- Stay hydrated amid ongoing heatwave conditions
- Secure loose outdoor objects before strong winds arrive
For many Delhiites battling extreme temperatures over the past week, the expected rain and cooler winds could finally bring some much-needed relief.
