Moderate rain lashed Delhi-NCR on Thursday as the IMD issued a yellow alert. The advisory signals continuing thunderstorms, gusty winds and possible isolated hailstorms.Residents are advised to monitor official weather bulletins for updates on rainfall, wind speeds and any changes to the forecast. (Credits: ANi/Screengrab)Moderate rainfall lashed Delhi-NCR on Thursday as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert, forecasting thunderstorms, gusty winds and cloudy skies across the region.The weather department warned that unsettled conditions are likely to continue on Friday, with isolated hailstorms and thundersqualls expected in Delhi, Haryana, Chandigarh and Punjab.According to the IMD bulletin, thundersqualls with wind speeds of 50–60 kmph are very likely at isolated places in Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Jharkhand and Punjab.
The department also warned that these squalls could bring gusts of up to 70 kmph in Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and Punjab on October 29 and 30.The IMD forecast fairly widespread to widespread rainfall over East Uttar Pradesh and Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi during October 29–30. Isolated hailstorms are also very likely in East Rajasthan, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and Punjab.
The change in weather conditions is likely to keep temperatures relatively low in the national capital. Delhi’s maximum temperature is expected to settle at 27 degrees Celsius on Thursday, while the minimum temperature is likely to remain around 17 degrees Celsius.- Ends