Residents of Delhi may finally get some respite from the scorching heat, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light rain and issued a yellow alert for the national capital.
The city witnessed an unusually cloudy day on Friday, offering a temporary break from rising temperatures. According to IMD, thunderstorms accompanied by light rainfall are likely to occur in isolated parts of Delhi later in the day.
Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 24°C — the highest so far this season — while the maximum temperature is expected to hover around 39°C. Meteorologists attribute the hazy conditions and cloud cover to an induced cyclonic circulation over western parts of Rajasthan and adjoining regions of Pakistan.
Dust particles carried by winds from these regions have led to a layer of haze over Delhi-NCR, also contributing to a decline in air quality.
Recent thunderstorm and light rain activity in parts of Rajasthan — including Ganganagar, Hanumangarh, Churu, and Bikaner — has influenced the weather patterns in Delhi. Experts note that similar atmospheric conditions persisted over the past few days, shaping the current climate in the capital.
However, relief may be short-lived. Weather experts, including Mahesh Palawat from Skymet, warn that temperatures across Delhi-NCR and northwest India could rise further over the next two to three days, potentially reaching 41–42°C and triggering isolated heatwave conditions.
While Delhi may see brief relief through light showers and cloud cover, rising temperatures in the coming days indicate that summer intensity is far from over. Meanwhile, southern states like Kerala continue to face heat stress, highlighting the varied and shifting weather patterns across India.
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