Delhi weather: Rain brings relief from heatwave; Check IMD prediction for next week

Delhi received much-needed relief from the ongoing heatwave on Sunday as rainfall, gusty winds, and thunderstorms swept through the city, lowering temperatures and improving air quality.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a severe thunderstorm and strong wind alert for the national capital, cautioning residents against venturing outdoors. The IMD said, “moderate to intense spell of rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning, and squally winds reaching speeds of 80-100 kmph” affected Delhi during the early hours.

Visuals from areas such as Krishi Bhavan, Rafi Marg, and Udyog Bhawan showed heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds. The sudden change in weather offered relief to residents after days of extreme heat.

Wind gusts cross 100 kmph at Safdarjung

Two thundersqualls along with hailstorm activity were recorded at Safdarjung between 0348 to 0350 hrs IST and 0358 to 0400 hrs IST. The IMD reported that the first squall recorded wind speeds of 82 kmph, while the second peaked at 104 kmph.

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Due to safety concerns, the IMD urged residents to stay cautious. “Stay indoors and avoid travel unless necessary,” the advisory said. The department warned of risks on the roads due to flying debris and low visibility. Morning traffic disrupted, waterlogging in low-lying areas The intense wind and rainfall disrupted early morning traffic. Several low-lying areas in the city reported waterlogging, causing inconvenience to commuters.

Temperatures had soared above 43°C in recent days

Before the rainfall, Delhi continued to face extreme heat, with several parts of the city recording maximum temperatures above 43 degrees Celsius on Thursday. According to the IMD, the Ayanagar area reported the highest maximum temperature at 45.0°C.

Other temperature recordings included:

• Ayanagar: 45.0°C (Max) / 30.5°C (Min)
• Palam: 44.5°C (Max) / 30.2°C (Min)
• Ridge: 43.6°C (Max) / 26.2°C (Min)
• Lodhi Road: 43.4°C (Max) / 29.2°C (Min)
• Safdarjung: 43.3°C (Max)

Delhi weather: IMD forecast for the coming week

For the rest of the week, Delhi is likely to experience some respite from the heatwave as no heatwave conditions have been forecast. Temperatures are expected to range between 35°C and 41°C during the day, while night temperatures will stay between 25°C and 30°C. Skies will remain partly cloudy to generally cloudy throughout the week. Light to moderate rain, thunderstorms, and lightning are likely on most days. Gusty winds ranging from 30 kmph to 50 kmph may accompany these thunderstorms, with isolated instances of stronger winds. While the maximum temperatures will remain high, the cloud cover and intermittent rain are expected to provide some relief from extreme heat.

IMD had earlier warned of heatwave

Earlier this week, the IMD had warned that Delhi NCR may face heatwave-like conditions, with temperatures possibly crossing 45°C.

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