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Delhi witnessed a slight increase in temperature on Wednesday, but residents can expect some relief from the heat over the next few days. The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for Thursday and Friday, predicting rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds across the city.
Delhi Rain Alert for Thursday & Friday
According to the weather department, Delhi is likely to have partly cloudy to generally cloudy skies during the next few days. Light rainfall is expected, along with thunderstorms and winds blowing at speeds of 40-50 kmph. In some places, wind gusts may even reach up to 60 kmph. Although no official alert has been announced for Saturday, similar weather conditions are likely to continue.
Pre-Monsoon Activities in Delhi
The IMD explained that these weather changes are part of the normal pre-monsoon activities that usually occur during June. These pre-monsoon showers help reduce the intensity of the summer heat and bring temporary relief from high temperatures. As a result, Delhi is expected to experience occasional rain and thunderstorms over the coming days.
Delhi's Temperatures
The forecasted rain and strong winds are likely to keep daytime temperatures under control. The IMD predicts that the maximum temperature will remain below 40 degrees Celsius for at least the next six days. During the first week of June, temperatures are expected to stay between 36 degrees Celsius and 39 degrees Celsius, which is lower than the normal average of around 40 degrees Celsius for this time of year.
Reason behind the Weather Change
Weather expert Mahesh Palawat, Vice President of Skymet Weather, said that while a few isolated heatwave conditions may still occur later in June, pre-monsoon activities are expected to continue for another four to five days. He explained that the current rainfall is being caused by a western disturbance, which has created a cyclonic circulation over Pakistan, Punjab, and Haryana. However, he added that temperatures are likely to begin rising again after the first week of June as these weather systems weaken and move away.