Delhi-NCR to Experience More Rain from May 3-5 as Western Disturbance Approaches
More rain expected in Delhi from May 3-5 as fresh western disturbance approaches
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Delhi-NCR, India, is set to receive more rain from May 3-5 due to a fresh western disturbance. Following a recent thunderstorm that brought significant temperature drops and hail, the Indian Meteorological Department forecasts light rainfall and gusty winds in the region, providing temporary relief from heat.
- 01A fresh western disturbance will bring rain and gusty winds to Delhi-NCR from May 3-5.
- 02Recent thunderstorms caused temperature drops of up to 17.1°C in some areas.
- 03Hailstorms were reported in various parts of east Delhi and Ghaziabad, causing minor damages.
- 04Delhi's air quality improved to a moderate level after the rain.
- 05Temperatures are expected to rise again after the rain, with highs forecasted between 39-42°C.
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Delhi-NCR, India, experienced a thunderstorm on Thursday, leading to significant temperature drops of up to 17.1°C in some areas. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts that a fresh western disturbance will bring more rain and gusty winds from May 3-5. The storm provided temporary relief from the heat, with maximum temperatures falling from 40°C to 30°C in Safdarjung, the city's base station. Hailstorms were reported in several east Delhi neighborhoods, including Krishna Nagar and Ghaziabad, causing minor damages and prompting residents to seek shelter. Despite the rain, the maximum temperature settled at 39.9°C, slightly above normal. The rain also improved Delhi's air quality, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) dropping to 148 from 183. The IMD forecasts temperatures to rise again after the rain, with highs expected between 39-42°C in the coming days.
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The rain and thunderstorms provide temporary relief from the heat, improving air quality. However, residents should prepare for potential disruptions due to hail and rising temperatures after the rain.
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