IMD predicts thunderstorms with rain in Delhi

- May 1, 2023
| By : Patriot Bureau |

On April 30, Delhi received light rain, bringing down the maximum temperature to 28.7 degrees Celsius, 10 notches below the season's average and the lowest in the month since April 4, 2015

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The minimum temperature in Delhi was recorded at 19.6 degrees Celsius on Monday, which is six notches below the season’s average, resulting in a pleasant morning.

At 8.30 am, the relative humidity was measured at 87 per cent. According to the weather office, thunderstorms with rain are expected during the day, with the maximum temperature expected to be around 26 degrees Celsius.

According to the India Meteorological Department, light rain in Delhi on Sunday caused the maximum temperature to drop to 28.7 degrees Celsius, which is 10 notches below the season’s average and the lowest in the month since April 4, 2015.

On April 4, 2015, the city recorded a high of 26 degrees Celsius.

Taking to the micro-blogging site Twitter, IMD wrote, “Heavy rainfall very likely in isolated regions of North-West India, Central India, South India, East-India and North-East India. Hailstorms very likely in isolated regions of North-West India, Central, Eastern and Western of India.” (With inputs from PTI)