NEW DELHI: Delhi is set to experience a mix of scorching heat and unstable weather conditions over the next 24 hours, with the possibility of thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds returning to parts of the capital later in the day. The Regional Weather Forecast Centre, Delhi, on Wednesday forecast thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and strong winds gusting up to 50 kmph for Delhi tonight, with maximum temperatures expected to range between 37 and 39 degrees Celsius.
According to the Indian Meteorological Department's (IMD) Daily Weather Report and Forecast Bulletin issued on Tuesday evening, maximum temperatures in Delhi are set to rise gradually by 3 to 5 degrees Celsius over the next seven days. No large change in minimum temperatures is expected during the next four days.
Tuesday's Weather Observations
On Tuesday, the maximum temperature at Safdarjung, Delhi's base station, was recorded at 39.0 degrees Celsius, which is 0.5 degrees below normal. The minimum temperature was 27.6 degrees Celsius, 2.2 degrees above normal. Humidity ranged between 39 and 68 percent during the day, and easterly winds prevailed at 15 kmph.
Across the Delhi-NCR region, maximum temperatures ranged between 35.2 degrees Celsius at Mayur Vihar and 39.0 degrees at Safdarjung. Minimum temperatures ranged between 25.5 degrees at Palam and 29 degrees at Noida.
Forecast for Wednesday and Beyond
For Wednesday, May 13, the IMD has forecast partly cloudy skies with a possibility of very light rain accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds gusting up to 50 kmph during the forenoon hours. Maximum temperatures are expected to range between 37 and 39 degrees Celsius, and minimum temperatures between 26 and 28 degrees.
From May 14 onwards, the weather is expected to gradually clear, with mainly clear skies forecast from May 15 through May 18. Maximum temperatures are projected to rise to the 40 to 42 degrees Celsius range by May 17 and 18, as minimum temperatures also inch upward to 27 to 29 degrees.
Western Disturbance and Cyclonic Circulations
The IMD also noted that a fresh Western Disturbance is likely to affect Northwest India from May 15. Three upper air cyclonic circulations are currently active over North Pakistan, West Rajasthan, and North Central Uttar Pradesh, influencing weather patterns across the region.
Residents are advised to stay cautious of sudden weather changes and take necessary precautions against heat and thunderstorms.
