Delhi rain time today: Delhi, Noida, Gurugram and Ghaziabad to get showers, thunderstorms with strong gusty winds

Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad and Gurugram are likely to see a change in weather on Wednesday as the Regional Weather Forecast Centre has forecast thunderstorm accompanied by lightning and strong winds gusting up to 50 kmph for the capital. The maximum temperature in Delhi expected to remain between 37 and 39 degrees Celsius.

For Wednesday, May 13, the IMD had forecast partly cloudy skies with a possibility of very light rain, along with thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds in Delhi-NCR. From May 14 onwards, weather conditions are likely to gradually improve, with mainly clear skies expected from May 15 to May 18. However, temperatures are set to climb, with maximums likely reaching 40 to 42 degrees Celsius by May 17 and 18, while minimums may rise to 27 to 29 degrees.

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As per the IMD forecast, the day in Delhi is expected to remain overcast, with the possibility of light rain accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds. Weather activity is likely to intensify during the afternoon, evening, and night hours. The wind speed may reach between 40 and 50 kmph.

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Delhi rain today timing

According to the IMD, the forenoon hours may witness very light to light rainfall along with thunder and lightning, accompanied by gusty winds blowing at speeds of 30 to 40 kmph. Weather conditions are expected to deteriorate further during the afternoon, with a likelihood of squally winds reaching speeds of 40 to 50 kmph along with lightning strikes. Not just Delhi, similar weather conditions are likely to continue during the evening and night with light rainfall in several areas across the NCR region.

The weather office said thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds reaching speeds of 30-40 kmph are likely in the next few hours, with wind speeds expected to touch up to 60 kmph at times. A yellow alert signifies "be updated" and advises residents to remain aware of changing weather conditions. The department has warned of “thunderstorms with rain” throughout the day, indicating rainfall accompanied by strong winds and lightning activity.

Delhi weather tomorrow

The Met department said there is a possibility of thundery developments on Wednesday too. The Meteorological Department has advised residents to remain cautious and vigilant during this period. Partly cloudy skies and the possibility of thunderstorms are expected to persist on May 13 as well. The maximum temperature on Wednesday is likely to remain around 35 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature may settle at 26 degrees Celsius.

The day temperature is likely to dip to about 34-36 degrees Celsius on Tuesday and Wednesday. “However, as the impact of the western disturbance is likely to be over by Wednesday, the city may see a rise in mercury from Thursday onwards,” a Met official told TOI.

Rainfall in North India

Parts of North India are likely to receive light rain and thunderstorms, accompanied by lightning and gusty winds, at isolated places from Tuesday to Thursday, the IMD said. Moderate to light rains are expected in Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, from May 12 (Tuesday) to May 14 (Thursday); in West Uttar Pradesh, East Rajasthan on May 12 (Tuesday); and in East Uttar Pradesh on May 12 (Tuesday) and May 13 (Wednesday).

(With PTI inputs)