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Delhi-NCR is likely to witness heavy rainfall and thunderstorms on Monday, according to the latest forecast issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
The national capital may record a maximum temperature of around 34 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 28 degrees Celsius, with gusty winds accompanying the showers.
The weather office has warned of intense rainfall across several parts of western India.
An upper-air cyclonic circulation remains over southwestern Rajasthan and adjoining areas, while another system persists over the north-western Bay of Bengal.
These weather systems are influencing conditions across several regions.
The IMD has issued alerts for heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds across 19 states, including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal, Sikkim, Assam, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Kerala, Gujarat and Maharashtra.
Some areas could experience winds reaching 80-85 kmph, while isolated hailstorms are possible.
In Delhi, the IMD has forecast heavy rain and thunderstorms, along with gusty winds of 30-40 kmph.
Uttar Pradesh is likely to experience unsettled weather, with warnings issued for several districts, including Noida, Meerut, Agra, Mathura, Kanpur, Bareilly, Lucknow, Bijnor, Bahraich, Pilibhit, Jaunpur, Mirzapur and Sonbhadra.
Winds could reach 70-75 kmph in some areas.
Lucknow is expected to record a maximum temperature of 29°C and a minimum of 27°C.
Delhi’s air quality remained in the very poor category. Anand Vihar recorded the highest AQI at 335, followed by Bawana at 240.
Several stations recorded high pollution levels.
Authorities are closely monitoring Delhi-NCR amid rain, thunderstorms and poor air quality.
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