Delhi-NCR rain alert as IMD forecasts thunderstorms, gusty winds this weekend
Delhi-NCR is likely to receive rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds on Saturday and Sunday as a depression over central India moves towards Uttar Pradesh.
Delhi-NCR is set to experience rain and thunderstorms this weekend, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting light to moderate rainfall, lightning, and gusty winds of 40-50 kmph on Saturday and Sunday. Temperatures in Delhi have been below normal, with Safdarjung recording a minimum of 23.2°C, which is 0.7 degrees cooler than expected.
Other stations like Palam, Lodhi Road, Ridge, and Ayanagar also had temperatures below normal. The weather is expected to improve throughout the day. On Sunday, the maximum temperature is forecast to reach around 31°C, with similar conditions. The IMD has also warned of significant rainfall over western Uttar Pradesh, including parts of the NCR.
A weather system originating from northeast Madhya Pradesh and adjoining north Chhattisgarh is expected to move towards southeast Uttar Pradesh before weakening.
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