IMD Issues Yellow Alert! Capital To Witness Rain And Thunderstorms – Check Forecast For Next 5 Days News24 –
Delhi: Rain is expected to lash the national capital on Tuesday, May 20. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for thunderstorm accompanied by lightning, dust raising winds and strong surface winds today. The change is Delhi’s weather is attributed to active western disturbance and upper air cyclonic circulation over neighbouring states like Haryana and Uttar Pradesh. Over the past week, Delhi has received light rain and thundershowers, leading to slight drop in maximum temperature, which has remained below 45°C. While these weather conditions have brought relief from the scorching heat, the rising levels have made the days uncomfortable for residents.
Forecast For Tuesday, May 20
The weather forecast by the IMD for Tuesday predicts a rainy day. A yellow alert has been issued for thunderstorm and dust storm. Partly cloudy sky with very light to light rain has been predicted over the capital. Gusty winds with speed 30-40 kmph temporarily reaching to 50 kmph during thunderstorm with dust raising winds will prevail in Delhi. The maximum temperature is expected to remain in the range of 40-41°C.
Forecast For Next 5 Days
Rainy spell will continue this week, as the IMD forecast indicates 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. The IMD has ruled out possibility of any heatwave condition this week.
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.
May 35: Very light to light rain/thunderstorm/lightning and gusty winds (speed 30-40 kmph) temporarily reaching to 50 kmph during thunderstorm have predicted for Sunday.
Residents are advised to stay indoors during stormy conditions, avoid open areas, and take necessary precautions to ensure safety.