Delhi woke up to light showers on Monday morning, bringing some respite from the prevailing heat even as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warned of more intense weather through the day, issuing red and orange alerts for thunderstorms and lightning across large parts of the national capital.
Rain was recorded at several weather stations, though in modest amounts. Palam received 1.3 mm of rainfall, while Ayanagar recorded 0.6 mm. Lodhi Road reported only a trace of rain.
Despite the showers, minimum temperatures remained above normal in many parts of the city. According to the IMD, the Safdarjung observatory, Delhi’s primary weather station, recorded a minimum temperature of 28.2°C, which was 0.7 degrees above normal for this time of year.
Other parts of the city reported comparatively lower temperatures. Palam recorded a minimum temperature of 25.4°C, while Lodhi Road and Ridge registered 26°C and 25.5°C respectively. Ayanagar recorded a minimum temperature of 26.6°C.
The weather office said light to moderate rain and thunderstorms accompanied by lightning are very likely in several parts of Delhi. Strong winds reaching speeds of 60 to 70 kmph, with gusts up to 80 kmph, are also expected.
The alert covers southeast Delhi, east Delhi, central Delhi, northeast Delhi, south Delhi, southwest Delhi, west Delhi, northwest Delhi, north Delhi, New Delhi and Shahdara.
The IMD has advised residents to remain alert as thunderstorm activity and gusty winds are expected to affect large parts of the city through the day.
