Delhi Weather Update: As monsoon nears Delhi, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued alert for rainfall and thunderstorm on Tuesday. It stated that the Northern Limit of Monsoon continues to pass through Jaipur, Agra, Rampur, Dehradun, Shimla, Pathankot, Jammu. With this progression, conditions have become favourable for further advance of Southwest monsoon over remaining parts of North Arabian Sea, some more parts of Rajasthan, Punjab, some parts of Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi, remaining parts of West Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh and remaining parts of Jammu during next 2 days. A yellow alert has been issued for rain and thunderstorm until June 26.
Delhi Weather Update: Forecast For Tuesday, June 24
Pre-monsoon shower conditions have begun in the capital which includes sharp drop in maximum temperatures, sudden thunderstorms, light to moderate rain, high humidity levels etc. The IMD forecast for Tuesday, June 24, indicates a pleasant day for residents and relief from the scorching heat. Moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorm and lightning is expected today. The sky will remain cloudy with maximum temperature expected to remain at 36°C. Gusty winds (speed 30-40 kmph) temporarily reaching 50 kmph during thunderstorm are predicted. Moreover, the IMD has issued a yellow alert for rain and thunderstorm.
Forecast For This Week
Delhi will continue to witness rainy spell throughout the week (June 22-29), with yellow alert issued until June 26. The IMD has ruled out any heatwave condition this week. Here’s detailed forecast for the upcoming days.
June 25: Thunderstorm with rain has been predicted for Wednesday. The sky will remain cloudy, while maximum temperature is expected to remain at 35°C. A yellow alert has been issued for moderate rain.
June 26: Generally cloudy sky with light rain accompanied with thunderstorm/ lightning is expected on Thursday. The maximum temperature will remain at 35°C. A yellow alert has been issued for moderate rain.
June 27: The maximum temperature will remain around 34°C. Rain will continue to lash the national capital on Friday.
June 28: Generally cloudy sky with possibility of rain or Thunderstorm has been forecast by the IMD. The maximum temperature is expected to remain at 34°C.
June 29: Rain or Thundershowers has been predicted for Sunday. The maximum temperature will remain at 34°C.
Residents Advised Caution
Amid the intense weather conditions, residents are advised to take following precautionary measures to safeguard themselves:
Check for traffic congestion on your route before leaving for your destination.
Follow any traffic advisories that are issued in this regard.
Avoid going to areas that face the water logging problems often.
Avoid staying in vulnerable structure.
