Delhi to get more rain, thunderstorms on Sunday; IMD issues yellow alert
Delhi is likely to receive more rain and thunderstorms on Sunday as the IMD issued a yellow alert. The capital has already crossed its annual rainfall average.
Delhi can expect light to moderate rain on Sunday, accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The alert has been issued for the third consecutive day of showers in the capital. The maximum temperature is forecast to reach 33°C, while the minimum is expected to be 24.6°C. Weatherman Navdeep Dahiya reported that thunderstorm formations are taking place over Delhi NCR, with additional bands moving in from western Uttar Pradesh.
Between 9 am and 3 pm, Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, and Faridabad are expected to experience one to two spells of moderate to heavy rain. Since September 4, Delhi has been receiving moderate to heavy rainfall, surpassing its annual average by 5:30 pm on Friday, with a total of 780 mm. Haryana, Rajasthan, and Punjab are experiencing rainfall deficits of 21%, 26%, and 37%, respectively.
The Central Pollution Control Board recorded an average AQI of 59 in Delhi, placing it in the "satisfactory" category. Rainfall is not expected from Monday to Saturday, with predominantly dry conditions anticipated throughout the week.
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