Delhi-NCR Weather: Light Rain Likely As IMD Issues Thunderstorm Alert Across 20 States

Residents of Delhi-NCR may experience light rainfall on Tuesday as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts generally cloudy skies, with isolated spells of very light to light rain likely from the forenoon to the afternoon.

The weather department has issued thunderstorm and rainfall alerts for 20 states.

The maximum temperature in the national capital is expected to reach 32–34°C, while the minimum temperature is likely to remain between 23°C and 25°C.

Delhi-NCR and several other parts of the country are likely to experience changing weather conditions this week, with rain expected on some days and relatively dry weather on others.

Although monsoon activity has weakened compared with previous weeks, the IMD has warned of thunderstorms, lightning and rain across a wide geographical area.

Gusty winds reaching speeds of up to 60 kmph may occur in some areas, prompting residents to exercise caution during periods of adverse weather.

The weather alert covers Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha, Karnataka, Telangana, Gujarat and Maharashtra, among other regions.

The IMD said on Monday that the southwest monsoon is likely to begin withdrawing from the country around September 19, starting from west Rajasthan.

The normal withdrawal date for the region is September 17, while the process began on September 14 last year.

The country’s cumulative rainfall deficit has reached 15 per cent, with several districts, particularly in the western, southern and northeastern regions, continuing to receive below-normal rainfall.

Despite the expected monsoon withdrawal, several parts of the country may receive more rainfall this week.

The west and northwest regions, along with parts of the southern peninsula, are likely to see increased rainfall activity.

Also Read: Delhi Weather Update: Rain Likely To Continue Over The Next Two Days