Delhi weather: IMD issues advisory for thunderstorms, rains in national capital; Check forecast till June 7
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Synopsis The spell of rain offer a much needed respite from the heat, as the national capital recorded maximum temperatures of more than 39 C earlier in the morning. According to IMD, Safdarjung area recorded a maximum temperature of 39.7 C, Ayanagar 39.5 C, Lodhi Road 39.4 C and Palam recording 39.1 C. The national capital on Sunday witnessed a spell of rain, accompanied by strong winds over southern parts of Delhi due to an east-southeastward-moving cloud cluster, according to the Meteorological Department.
ADVERTISEMENT The spell of rain offered a much-needed respite from the heat, as the national capital recorded maximum temperatures of more than 39 C earlier in the morning. According to IMD, Safdarjung area recorded a maximum temperature of 39.7 degrees Celsius, Ayanagar 39.5 degrees Celsius, Lodhi Road 39.4 degrees Celsius and Palam recording 39.1 degrees Celsius.
IMD issues warnings for thunderstorms
The IMD has issued warnings of thunderstorms, lightning and squall for the next two days, on June 2-3, in the national capital.
The IMD has issued warnings on the nowcast for atleast 8 districts, including South, South East, New Delhi, East, Central, Sahadara, North East. The Met Department has said that the winds could reach up to 80 kmph too. Meanwhile, South West, West and North West Districts have been issued an advisory to watch out for light rains, thunderstorms and lightning.On Saturday, Delhi's maximum temperature settled at 39.7°C — 0.3 degrees below the seasonal average — while relative humidity fluctuated between 64% and 51%.
ADVERTISEMENT The city's air quality remained in the 'poor' category, with the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 241 at 4 pm.As per CPCB standards, an AQI between 201 and 300 falls under the 'poor' category, indicating breathing discomfort for people with lung and heart conditions.
ADVERTISEMENT Earlier on May 29, parts of the national capital received light showers, with Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Marg seen glistening under overcast skies, as light showers swept parts of the city.The Regional Meteorological Centre of Delhi issued a yellow alert on May 29 for lightning, thunderstorm and squall in Delhi.
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Date Min Temp (°C) Max Temp (°C) Weather 02-Jun 21.0 37.0 Thunderstorm with rain 03-Jun 24.0 36.0 Thunderstorm with rain 04-Jun 25.0 35.0 Thunderstorm with rain 05-Jun 26.0 38.0 Partly cloudy sky 06-Jun 27.0 39.0 Partly cloudy sky 07-Jun 28.0 39.0 Partly cloudy sky
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