Delhi Faces Thunderstorms and Light Rain as Yellow Alert Issued
Weather Office Predicts Thunderstorms, Light Rain In Delhi, Yellow Alert Issued
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The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for Delhi, forecasting thunderstorms and light rain due to an induced cyclonic circulation from western Rajasthan and Pakistan. The city is experiencing rising temperatures, with a minimum of 24 degrees Celsius and a maximum expected around 39 degrees Celsius.
- 01Yellow alert issued for thunderstorms and light rain in Delhi.
- 02Minimum temperature recorded at 24 degrees Celsius, the highest this season.
- 03Maximum temperature expected to reach around 39 degrees Celsius.
- 04Dust haze affecting air quality due to particles from Rajasthan and Pakistan.
- 05Further temperature rise expected, potentially reaching 41 to 42 degrees Celsius.
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Delhi is currently under a yellow alert issued by the India Meteorological Department due to forecasts of thunderstorms and light rain. The city has recorded a minimum temperature of 24 degrees Celsius, the highest for this season, while the maximum is expected to reach around 39 degrees Celsius. Meteorologists attribute the cloudy conditions and dust haze to an induced cyclonic circulation over western Rajasthan and neighboring Pakistan, which has deteriorated air quality in the region. Similar weather conditions were reported in areas surrounding Delhi, such as Ganganagar and Bikaner in Rajasthan. Experts warn that temperatures across Delhi-NCR and northwest India could rise further in the coming days, potentially reaching 41 to 42 degrees Celsius, leading to isolated heatwave conditions.
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Residents may experience changes in weather conditions, including thunderstorms and light rain, which could affect outdoor activities and air quality.
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