Delhi Weather: Thunderstorm likely in city on Saturday night

Delhi Weather: A thunderstorm is likely in Delhi on Saturday night with the maximum temperature expected to settle around 35 degrees Celsius, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

The national capital recorded a minimum temperature of 26.8 degrees Celsius, a notch below the season’s average, it said.

IMD said that the relative humidity was logged at 77 per cent at 8.30 am.

The air quality was recorded in the “satisfactory” category at 9 am on Saturday, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 82, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showed.

According to the CPCB, an AQI between zero and 50 is considered ‘good’, 51 to 100 ‘satisfactory’, 101 to 200 ‘moderate’, 201 to 300 ‘poor’, 301 to 400 ‘very poor’, and 401 to 500 ‘severe’.

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Delhi weather: IMD issues ‘yellow alert’ for today, forecasting rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Delhi on Friday, forecasting thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, thundersqualls, and light to moderate rainfall. Wind speeds are expected to pick up to 30–40 kmph, particularly during the night. Rainfall is also predicted in Gujarat and Maharashtra today. The anticipated showers are likely to bring down the maximum temperature in Delhi to between 36 and 38 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature is expected to stay around 27 to 29 degrees Celsius.

For the coming week, Delhi’s weather is forecast to remain mostly cloudy. The IMD has maintained a yellow alert from June 20 to 23, with predictions of thunderstorms, lightning, and light to moderate rainfall. Gusty winds are expected during this period, ranging from 30–40 kmph and occasionally touching 50 kmph during evening or nighttime thunderstorms. Although rainfall intensity may vary, the IMD does not expect any heatwave conditions over the next seven days. Cloudy skies are also likely on June 24 and 25. In its advisory, the IMD warned of moderate thunderstorms with a possibility of intense lightning in open areas. It highlighted potential disruptions including traffic congestion and delays to flight and train services. The advisory also pointed to risks for livestock and those working outdoors. Residents have been urged to stay indoors, avoid unnecessary travel, and unplug electrical appliances during storms to prevent lightning-related hazards.