New Delhi, March 17: The weather in the capital is set to change due to an active western disturbance. The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for Friday, predicting overcast skies, light rain, thunder, and strong winds. Wind speeds may reach between 30 to 50 kilometers per hour in various areas.
For the next few days, the weather in New Delhi is expected to remain unsettled. The weather department has indicated the likelihood of clouds, light rain, and thunderstorms. Recently, light rain accompanied by thunder was recorded in the Delhi-NCR region, providing some relief from the rising heat.
According to meteorologists, the maximum temperature could reach 28 degrees Celsius. The expected weather changes are attributed to the active western disturbance, which brings cloud cover, rain, and storm conditions to northern India. After March 21, temperatures are anticipated to gradually rise again, with partially clear skies.
During the day, a slight warmth was felt. On Monday morning, clouds were present, and wind speeds were recorded at approximately 20 kilometers per hour. The Safdarjung Observatory noted a maximum temperature of 32.2 degrees Celsius, which is 3.3 degrees above normal, while the minimum temperature was recorded at 17.4 degrees Celsius. Most areas in Delhi experienced mild warmth during the day, although some locations saw cloud movement. By 8:30 AM, Safdarjung recorded 0.4 mm and Aya Nagar 0.8 mm of light rain. The maximum humidity level was noted at 76 percent, with a minimum of 35 percent.
Meteorologists predict that in the coming days, overcast skies, light rain, thunder, and strong winds will continue, leading to a slight drop in temperatures and providing some relief from the heat. On Tuesday, partial cloud cover is expected, with maximum temperatures ranging from 32 to 34 degrees Celsius and minimums between 14 to 16 degrees Celsius. Wednesday is also expected to see generally cloudy conditions.
In other news, restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) have been lifted following improvements in air quality in the Delhi-NCR region. This decision was made during a meeting of the GRAP subcommittee on Monday. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, the average Air Quality Index (AQI) for Delhi on March 16 was 119, categorized as ‘moderate,’ compared to 175 on March 15. Given the continuous improvement, the decision was made to remove the first phase of GRAP restrictions.
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