Delhi Braces For Severe Thunderstorms as IMD Warns of 60+ kmph Winds, Heavy Showers

Heavy rainfall lashed several parts of Delhi-NCR on Tuesday morning, bringing a noticeable dip in temperatures and prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue alerts for thunderstorms and lightning activity across the region. The early-morning showers affected multiple areas of the national capital, including Dwarka’s Rajapuri, Safdarjung, and R.K. Puram, leading to widespread wet conditions and temporary relief from the prevailing heat.

According to IMD observations, the minimum temperature in Delhi settled at 25.7°C, which is about 1.8 degrees below the seasonal average. Weather stations across the city recorded further variations, with Palam noting 24°C, Lodhi Road 23.6°C, the Ridge 23°C, and Ayanagar 23.6°C, all reflecting cooler-than-normal conditions. These readings indicate a significant short-term shift in the city’s temperature pattern due to active weather systems over northwest India.

The IMD has issued a short-term warning for moderate to severe thunderstorm activity accompanied by lightning and squally winds reaching speeds of over 60 kmph across Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, and adjoining parts of western Uttar Pradesh. The alert is valid for the next two to three hours, with officials advising residents to remain cautious due to the possibility of sudden weather changes and strong wind gusts.

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Meteorologists have attributed the current spell of rainfall to a cyclonic circulation over central Pakistan and nearby regions, which has created favourable atmospheric conditions for precipitation across northwest India. This system has enhanced moisture inflow, resulting in intermittent showers and thunderstorms across Delhi-NCR and surrounding states.

Despite the rainfall, the maximum temperature in the capital is expected to hover around 38°C, indicating that humid and warm conditions may persist once the rain subsides. The IMD has also forecast that the ongoing weather activity is likely to continue for the next two days, with periods of light to moderate rain and thunderstorm development across the region.

Meanwhile, Delhi’s air quality remained in the ‘moderate’ category, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 148 at 9 am, according to the Central Pollution Control Board. Officials classify AQI levels between 101 and 200 as moderate, suggesting that while conditions are not hazardous, air quality may still pose discomfort for sensitive groups as the monsoon-related weather system continues to influence the capital.

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