Delhi Weather: IMD Issues Red Alert For Heavy Rain And Thunderstorms In Delhi

Heavy rain and thunderstorms hit various parts of Delhi on Saturday evening, affecting areas like north, central, south, and southeast Delhi. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a 'red alert' for very heavy rainfall expected over the next three hours. "…heavy rainfall over districts including Delhi-NCR, south Haryana, East Rajasthan, North Gujarat during the next 3 hours," stated the weather agency.

The IMD forecasts moderate to heavy rain on Sunday, with thunderstorms and lightning likely. Areas such as Civil Lines, Red Fort, Lajpat Nagar, Narela, Bawana, Alipur, and ITO may experience gusty winds and showers on Saturday evening and Sunday. The weather department anticipates light to moderate rain or thundershowers in many parts of Delhi.

Weather Alert for Delhi

According to officials from the Public Works Department's flood control room, around 10 complaints of waterlogging were addressed during the day. Most issues were resolved within an hour as reported by news agency PTI. Despite this quick response, residents are advised to stay vigilant due to the ongoing wet spell.

The IMD predicts a risk of light to moderate rain or thundershowers over the next two days. An intense rain spell is also possible in isolated areas. Another period of very light to light rain is anticipated early Sunday morning.

Temperature and Air Quality

On Saturday, Delhi recorded a maximum temperature of 34.5 degrees Celsius, slightly below the season's average by 0.3 degrees. The minimum temperature was 25.7 degrees Celsius, which is 0.8 degrees below the usual average for this time of year.

The city's air quality remained satisfactory with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 93 at 6 pm according to the Central Pollution Control Board. An AQI between 51 and 100 is considered satisfactory while readings up to 50 are classified as good.