Rain lashes Delhi-NCR; temperature dips amid IMD's yellow alert; Gets Relief From Sweltering Heat

New Delhi: Heavy rain and thunderstorms lashed several areas of Delhi-NCR on Wednesday morning, bringing significant relief from the intense heat that had been prevailing for the past few days. Strong winds also blew during the day, reaching speeds of 30-40 km per hour. Accompanied by heavy rain and thunderstorms, this weather significantly reduced the scorching temperatures that had soared above 42 degrees Celsius.

What did the IMD say?

This sudden change in weather brought pleasant weather in the morning. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the maximum temperature in Delhi is expected to be around 38 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature may be around 27 degrees Celsius.

The IMD has also issued a yellow alert for the day, warning of thunderstorms and gusty winds in parts of the region.

What is the reason of sudden rain?

The rain in Delhi is due to a cyclonic circulation active over central Pakistan, northwest Rajasthan, Punjab, and Haryana. This system is slowly moving toward north and northeast India.

The IMD has also issued a yellow alert for Wednesday and predicted that a western disturbance would trigger a sharp change in weather.

What about the weather earlier?

The maximum temperature in Delhi on Tuesday was recorded at 39.2 degrees Celsius, a slight drop from Monday. Monday was the second hottest day of April, when the temperature reached 42.3 degrees Celsius.

The capital has experienced its first "warm night" of the season due to a sharp rise in night temperatures over the past few days. This condition is defined as a minimum temperature 4.5 to 6.4 degrees Celsius above normal, while the maximum temperature reaches 40 degrees Celsius or more.

Meanwhile, Delhi's air quality has also improved as heavy rains washed away pollutants.