A sudden change in weather brought relief to people across Delhi NCR on Wednesday morning as rain and thunderstorms replaced the recent hot conditions. Many areas witnessed strong winds blowing at 30–40 kmph along with lightning and short spells of rain. The drop in temperature was noticeable after days of rising heat.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had issued a yellow alert, warning that a western disturbance would impact the region and lead to unstable weather.
Weather officials said such conditions are likely to continue through the day, with chances of thunderstorms in different phases, from morning to evening, along with gusty winds.
The maximum temperature for April 29 is expected to stay around 38°C, while the minimum may be close to 27°C. Humidity levels are also likely to remain moderate.
IMD officials said the cloudy skies and rain activity are expected to keep temperatures in check, offering temporary relief from heatwave-like conditions in the region.
According to the Regional Weather Forecast Centre (RWFC) in New Delhi, light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds of around 30-40 kmph was very likely across Delhi and surrounding areas during the morning hours.
"Light to moderate rainfall accompanied by light thunderstorm and lightning (30-40 Km/h gusty winds) is very likely to occur in the entire Delhi and NCR. Light to moderate rainfall accompanied by light thunderstorm and lightning (30-40 Km/h gusty winds) is very likely to occur at Sonipat, Rohtak, Kharkhoda, Charkhi Dadri, Mattanhail, Jhajjar, Farukhnagar, Kosali, Mahendargarh, Sohana, Rewari, Palwal, Narnaul, Bawal, Nuh, Aurangabad, Hodal (Haryana), Baraut, Bagpat, Meerut, Khekra, Modinagar, Pilakhua, Hapur, Gulaoti, Sikandrabad, Bulandshahar, Khurja (U.P.) Bhiwari, Tizara, Khairthal, Kotputli, Alwar, Viratnagar (Rajasthan)."
Further, RWFC stated that light rainfall is very likely to occur at Rajaund, Assandh, Safidon, Barwala, Jind, Panipat, Hissar, Gohana, Gannaur, Hansi, Siwani, Meham, Tosham, Bhiwani, Loharu (Haryana), and Shamli.
Strong winds and intermittent rain showers brought a noticeable change in Delhi's weather, offering relief from recent heatwave-like conditions. In Kushak Road showed cloudy skies and wet stretches following the showers.
Meanwhile, data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) indicated that Delhi's air quality stood at an AQI level of 260, placing it in the "poor" category.
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