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Delhi-NCR Gets Relief as Rain, Thunderstorms Hit; IMD Issues Yellow Alert

Rain and thunderstorms hit Delhi-NCR, providing relief from rising temperatures as the India Meteorological Department issued a two-day yellow alert. The weather change is due to an active western disturbance, which will bring stronger winds and a drop in temperatures of 2-3 degrees Celsius. Skies are expected to clear by April 10-11, with maximum temperatures climbing back to 33-34°C. Meanwhile, the region's air quality remained in the "moderate" category across multiple monitoring stations.

Key Points: Delhi-NCR Rain, Thunderstorms Forecast by IMD | Weather Update

  • Rain lashes Delhi-NCR bringing temperature relief
  • IMD yellow alert for April 7-8
  • Active western disturbance causing weather change
  • Air quality remains in 'moderate' category
  • Temperatures to dip before rising to 34°C
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Rain lashes Delhi-NCR, IMD forecasts strong winds, thunderstorms

IMD issues yellow alert for Delhi-NCR with rain, strong winds, and thunderstorms. Temperatures to drop before rising again. Check AQI and forecast details.

"The IMD has issued a yellow alert forecasting strong winds, cloudy skies, rain, and isolated thunderstorms."

New Delhi, April 7

Rain lashed parts of Delhi-NCR on Tuesday morning, bringing relief from the rising temperatures, as the India Meteorological Department issued a yellow alert forecasting strong winds, cloudy skies, rain, and isolated thunderstorms over April 7 and 8.

The IMD has also indicated the possibility of one or two spells of rain or thunderstorms over these two days. Partly cloudy skies are expected to continue on April 9. Thereafter, the weather is likely to clear on April 10 and 11, with temperatures gradually rising and the maximum expected to reach between 33 and 34 degrees Celsius.

This anticipated change in weather is being attributed to an active western disturbance, which is expected to bring increased wind speeds and a noticeable drop in temperatures across the NCR and adjoining areas. The minimum temperature may decrease by 2 to 3 degrees Celsius, leading to slightly cooler conditions, especially during the early morning and late evening hours.

Prior to this, weather conditions on Monday, remained normal. In the morning hours, the minimum temperature was recorded at 21 degrees Celsius, while the maximum reached 33 degrees Celsius. According to the IMD, the minimum temperature on April 7 is expected to hover around 20 degrees Celsius, with the maximum likely to be around 31 degrees Celsius. On April 8, temperatures may dip further, with the minimum falling to 18 degrees Celsius and the maximum remaining close to 31 degrees Celsius.

Meanwhile, Delhi's air quality on Tuesday remained in the "moderate" category, with an AQI of 134. According to forecasts, the air quality is expected to stay in the "moderate" category until April 9.

Across Delhi, air quality largely remained in the moderate category earlier on Monday. Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 212, Ashok Vihar 118, Bawana 143, Chandni Chowk 110, and RK Puram/CRRI Mathura Road 134. In Ghaziabad, AQI levels stood at 149 in Indirapuram, 167 in Sanjay Nagar, and 158 in Vasundhara.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Good news for the AQI. Moderate category is a welcome change. But IMD's forecast about the temperature rising again after 2 days is disappointing. Summers are arriving too early this year.
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Aman W
Please be careful on the roads, everyone. Gurgaon expressway and Delhi's underpasses get waterlogged so quickly. Authorities should have the pumps ready.
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Sarah B
The detailed AQI breakdown for different areas is very helpful. Shows how localized the pollution can be. Anand Vihar at 212 is concerning even if it's 'moderate'.
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Vikram M
Western disturbance doing its job! But honestly, while the forecast is detailed, I wish the IMD app was more accurate in real-time. Sometimes the rain starts hours before or after the alert.
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Nisha Z
My plants are going to love this! And sleeping will be so much better in this cooler weather. Hope the power supply holds up during the thunderstorms though ⚡.

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