Heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds swept across several parts of Delhi-NCR on Thursday, bringing significant relief from the intense heat that had gripped the region over the past few weeks. The sudden change in weather led to a noticeable drop in temperatures, offering comfort to residents who had been enduring scorching summer conditions.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a 'Yellow Alert' for Delhi and surrounding areas until June 6, warning of continued weather activity, including light to moderate rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds over the next few days.
According to the weather office, wind speeds are expected to range between 50 and 60 kilometres per hour, with gusts reaching up to 70 kilometres per hour during thunderstorm activity. The IMD has also indicated the possibility of hailstorms at isolated locations across the national capital.
The forecast covers all districts of Delhi, including Central, East, New Delhi, North, North-East, North-West, Shahdara, South, South-East, South-West, and West Delhi. The weather department described the likelihood of thunderstorm activity as “very likely” and urged residents to remain cautious.
Authorities have advised people to follow safety guidelines issued by the Delhi Disaster Management Authority and other concerned agencies. Residents have been asked to avoid taking shelter under trees during storms, secure loose objects on rooftops and balconies, and stay indoors during periods of intense lightning and strong winds.
Officials said that weather alerts have been shared with relevant departments to ensure preparedness and timely response to any emergencies arising from adverse weather conditions.
The rainfall comes as a welcome relief for Delhi-NCR, where temperatures had consistently remained above normal levels, contributing to uncomfortable heat and humidity. Several areas witnessed waterlogging and temporary traffic disruptions due to intense showers, though many residents welcomed the cooler weather conditions.
Meanwhile, the IMD also announced that the Southwest Monsoon has officially set over Kerala, marking the beginning of the country's crucial monsoon season. The onset of the monsoon is closely monitored due to its importance for agriculture, water resources, and the overall economy.
In a statement, the IMD said the monsoon has advanced further into the remaining parts of the southwest and southeast Arabian Sea, parts of the west-central and east-central Arabian Sea, the entire Lakshadweep region, Kerala and Mahe, sections of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, the Comorin area, and several parts of the Bay of Bengal.
“The southwest monsoon has further advanced into the remaining parts of southwest and southeast Arabian Sea, some parts of west-central and east-central Arabian Sea, entire Lakshadweep islands, Kerala and Mahe, some parts of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, remaining parts of Comorin area, southeast Bay of Bengal and some more parts of southwest, west-central, east-central and northeast Bay of Bengal today,” the IMD said.
With the monsoon beginning its journey across the country, meteorologists expect weather patterns to become increasingly active in many regions over the coming weeks. For Delhi-NCR, the ongoing spell of rain and thunderstorms is expected to continue providing relief from the summer heat while residents remain on alert for changing weather conditions.
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