Delhiites welcomed a much-needed break from the relentless heatwave as rain and dust storms swept across the National Capital Region on Thursday evening and continued into Friday. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the minimum temperature on Thursday stood at 25.9 degrees Celsius, significantly above the seasonal average by 5.9 degrees.
Earlier this week, Delhi experienced its warmest night of the season with temperatures matching the same 25.9 degrees Celsius mark, highlighting the severity of the ongoing heatwave that had persisted since Monday. However, relief was finally in sight as IMD forecasted the influence of a Western Disturbance, bringing rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds across Northwest India during April 10th-11th.
"This rainfall and associated weather conditions are expected to reduce the prevailing heatwave significantly from tomorrow, the 10th of April," stated IMD in its weather bulletin. Delhi remained under a yellow alert as light rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds were predicted for Thursday and Friday. The city's minimum temperature, which set a new April record of 25.9 degrees Celsius on Thursday, surpassed Wednesday's 25.6 degrees, marking the highest minimum temperature for the month in the past three years.
Looking ahead, IMD warned of the likelihood of heatwave conditions resurfacing in Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi around April 15th, following the passing of the current weather system. In response to the persistent dust pollution exacerbating the city's environmental challenges, the newly formed government under Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced plans to install 1,000 water sprinklers on streetlight poles. This initiative aims to mitigate dust pollution throughout the year, in contrast to previous administrations that limited such measures to only a few months annually.
Delhiites, relieved by the refreshing change in weather, anticipate a brief respite from the scorching temperatures as they prepare for the subsequent weather patterns and governmental efforts aimed at environmental improvement.
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