IMD Issues Yellow Alert! Rain And Gusty Winds To Lash Capital – Check This Week’s Forecast News24 –
Delhi: Rainy spell will continue in Delhi this week, with showers and thunderstorm predicted until Sunday May 25. An active Western disturbance and an upper air cyclonic circulation over Haryana and Uttar Pradesh have led to changes in the weather of the national capital. Delhi has been experiencing light rain, dust storm, thunderstorm, and drop in maximum temperature over the past few days, bringing relief to residents from the heat. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for thunderstorm accompanied by lightning, strong surface winds on Monday, May 19.
Forecast For Monday, May 19
The IMD forecast for today indicates a pleasant day due to rain; however, the humidity level might make the weather uncomfortable for residents. A partly cloudy sky has been forecast, with very light to light rain/thunderstorm/lightning and gusty winds (speed 30-40 kmph) temporarily reaching to 50 kmph during thunderstorm with dust raising winds. The maximum temperature is expected to remain 41 degree Celsius with a humidity level of 62 percent. According to the IMD, the maximum temperature is currently in the range of 41 to 43°C in Delhi. A yellow alert has been issued for thunderstorm and surface winds for today.
Weather Forecast For This Week
Rain is expected to continue lashing the national capital in the upcoming week (May 19-May 25). The IMD forecast has forecast thunderstorm and rainfall on most days throughout the week. Strong surface winds and drop in maximum temperature are expected to bring relief to the residents. The maximum temperature is likely to remain in the range of 39-41°C. Furthermore, the IMD has ruled out possibility of any heatwave condition this week.
Find the detailed weather forecast for next five days:
May 20: Partly cloudy sky has been predicted for Tuesday with maximum temperature of 39°C. Very light to light rain/thunderstorm/lightning and gusty winds (speed 30-40 kmph) temporarily reaching to 50 kmph during thunderstorm is expected.
May 21: Partly cloudy sky with light rain/thunderstorm/lightning and gusty winds (speed 30-40 kmph) temporarily reaching to 50 kmph during thunderstorm is likely on Wednesday. The maximum temperature will remain at 39°C.
May 22: Very light rain/thunderstorm/lightning and gusty winds (speed 30-40 kmph) temporarily reaching to 50 kmph during thunderstorm is expected on Thursday. The sky will remain partly cloudy with maximum temperature of 38°C.
May 23: Very light to light rain/thunderstorm/lightning and gusty winds (speed 30-40 kmph) temporarily reaching to 50 kmph during thunderstorm. The maximum temperature will remain 39°C.
May 24: Partly cloudy sky with very light to light rain/thunderstorm/lightning and gusty winds (speed 30-40 kmph) temporarily reaching to 50 kmph during thunderstorm has been forecast for Saturday. The maximum temperature will remain 39°C.
Residents are advised to stay indoors during stormy conditions, avoid open areas, and take necessary precautions to ensure safety.
