Delhi weather today: IMD issues red alert for thunderstorm, rainfall as dust storm hits national capital
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday issued a red alert for thunderstorms and rain in Delhi after the weather took an unexpected turn, with
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday issued a red alert for thunderstorms and rain in Delhi after the weather took an unexpected turn, with a dust storm accompanied by strong winds sweeping across parts of the city. The weather agency said that a dust storm followed by a thunderstorm with light to moderate rainfall, lightning and gusty winds reaching 70-90 kmph was very likely across the entire national capital. Palam recorded wind speeds of 50 knots (92 kmph) at 2.30 pm. IMD also expects light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds of 60-70 kmph, gusting up to 80 kmph in several parts of the national capital. Delhi witnesses light rainfall The red alert came after the city received light rainfall during the morning hours. Palam recorded 1.3 mm of rainfall, while Ayanagar received 0.6 mm.
Lodhi Road reported a trace of rainfall. Earlier today, the weather agency predicted light to moderate rain/thunderstorm accompanied by lightning and winds reaching 60-70 kmph, gusting up to 80 kmph, is very likely over parts of southeast Delhi, east Delhi, central Delhi, northeast Delhi, south Delhi, southwest Delhi, west Delhi, northwest Delhi, north Delhi, New Delhi and Shahdara. Delhi temperature Despite light rainfall, the minimum temperature remained above normal in several parts of the national capital. According to IMD, Safdarjung observatory, the city's primary weather station, logged a minimum temperature of 28.2 degrees Celsius, 0.7 notches above normal. The minimum temperature at Palam was lower, recording 25.4 degrees Celsius, while Lodhi Road and Ridge stations registered 26 degrees Celsius and 25.5 degrees Celsius, respectively. Ayanagar recorded a minimum of 26.6 degrees Celsius.
Western disturbance causes sudden change: Experts Citing weather experts, news agency PTI reported that the sudden change can be attributed to a western disturbance currently impacting the Himalayan region. The experts added that its impact is likely to weaken from Tuesday, following which temperatures are likely to rise again. Speaking to ANI, IMD scientist Naresh Kumar said, "For the past few days, there have been continuous weather changes in North-West India due to Western Disturbance… Today, due to a Western Disturbance over North Pakistan, there is an Orange alert in Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan. Light rain is expected in these areas. The wind speed will be 50-60 km/h, and a dust storm may occur in Rajasthan. A yellow alert has been issued for light rain in Delhi, with wind speeds of 40-50 km/h.
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