Delhi Gets Relief From Heat As IMD Issues Yellow Alert, Forecasts Rain And Thunderstorms Through The Week

Delhi is set for a cooler start to June, with recent showers easing the usual heat. The city logged a minimum temperature of 24.9°C on Monday, which was two degrees below normal. Rain over the last week also helped clean the air. The Air Quality Index stood at 91 at 9:05am, placing conditions in the satisfactory band.

The India Meteorological Department has predicted that skies will stay partly cloudy at least until Saturday. Light rain is expected on several days, which should keep the heat under check for now. Residents were seen enjoying the pleasant weather at Humayun's Tomb, as cloudy conditions and a softer sun made outdoor visits more comfortable.

IMD forecast and Delhi weather: yellow alert, rain, and temperatures

The IMD has issued a yellow alert for Monday and Tuesday, warning of very light to light rain. The forecast also mentions thunderstorms, lightning, and strong wind, with speeds of 40-50 kmph and gusts reaching 60 kmph. Rain is also likely on Wednesday and Thursday, extending the cool spell. Such conditions mark an unusually mild first week of June for Delhi.

According to the weekly IMD forecast, the maximum temperature is expected to stay under 40°C. On Monday, daytime temperatures are likely to range between 35°C and 37°C. The maximum is expected to hover between 37°C and 39°C on Wednesday and Thursday, and take a similar range again on Saturday and Sunday.

Pre-monsoon showers are considered normal during June in Delhi, and meteorologists expect that pattern to continue. Private forecaster Skymet Weather vice president Mahesh Palawat said, "Going into June, one or two episodes of isolated heatwave may occur, but the city will be experiencing occasional rain and thunderstorms, as pre-monsoon activities continue, providing short breaks to the heat," indicating that brief hot spells may be broken by more rain.