Delhi Weather Update: IMD Issues Yellow Alert for Rain and Thunderstorms
Delhi Weather Today: Delhiites To Get Relief? IMD Predicts Yellow Alert For Rain
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Delhi residents can expect relief from the heat as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Yellow Alert for thunderstorms and rain today, May 28. Maximum temperatures have reached 46 degrees Celsius, but a drop of 5 to 7 degrees Celsius is anticipated after May 29.
- 01The IMD has issued a Yellow Alert for thunderstorms and rain in Delhi, signaling potential relief from the heatwave.
- 02Maximum temperatures in Delhi have been recorded between 45 and 46 degrees Celsius in recent days.
- 03Wind speeds during the thunderstorms may reach up to 60 kilometers per hour.
- 04A significant temperature drop of 5 to 7 degrees Celsius is expected after May 29.
- 05The onset of the southwest monsoon in Kerala is projected between May 28 and June 3, with Delhi's arrival expected around June 27.
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Residents of Delhi are set to experience some relief from the oppressive heat as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Yellow Alert for thunderstorms and rain on May 28. The city has faced severe heatwave conditions, with maximum temperatures soaring between 45 and 46 degrees Celsius. The IMD forecasts thunderstorms accompanied by light to moderate rainfall, with wind speeds potentially reaching 50-60 kilometers per hour. While no immediate significant temperature changes are expected, a decrease of 5 to 7 degrees Celsius is anticipated following May 29. Additionally, the IMD noted a delay in the onset of the southwest monsoon, now expected to reach Kerala between May 28 and June 3, with Delhi's monsoon arrival projected around June 27. Residents are advised to stay informed about changing weather conditions and exercise caution during intense weather activity.
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The expected rainfall and temperature drop will provide relief to residents suffering from extreme heat conditions.
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