The rain that started late Friday night in Delhi-NCR continued into the early morning, bringing cooler temperatures and a pleasant change in weather. Some areas witnessed hail, which has led to a drop in temperature. The rain, however, posed challenges for morning commuters and disrupted daily life. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Thursday and Friday in Delhi. It is forecasted that temperatures will remain below 40°C in the coming days, accompanied by thunderstorms and rains.
The IMD forecasts that Delhi may experience thunderstorms with speeds of 70-80 km/hr in the next 2 hours. On Thursday, the main Safdarjung weather center in Delhi recorded a maximum temperature of 38.6°C, which is a degree below normal. The minimum temperature was 26.8°C, two degrees above the norm. Humidity levels in the air at 8:30 AM were 59%, decreasing to 43% by 5:30 PM.
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Meteorologists warn of a severe weather threat, including thunderstorms, lightning strikes, and heavy rain in various regions of northern, eastern, and southern India. An alert has been issued specifically for North Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, southwest Rajasthan, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, southern Gangetic West Bengal, and northern coastal Andhra Pradesh.
In Odisha's Kandhamal, Kalahandi, and Rayagada districts, high-speed winds of 60 to 70 km/hr are anticipated in the next two hours, coupled with warnings of lightning and heavy rain that could affect local life.
The weather department has warned that these winds might damage temporary structures, trees, and crops. There is also a risk of disruption to power and communication lines. Residents are advised to seek shelter in strong buildings, avoid trees and power lines, and stay indoors. Farmers are recommended to suspend agricultural activities due to the adverse weather conditions.
