Delhi weather: IMD predicts rainfall, thunderstorm on Sunday even as Yamuna water level recedes

The India Meteorological Department has predicted thunderstorms and rainfall in Delhi on Sunday. The national capital is experiencing continuous rainfall for the past one week. The wet spell is expected to continue till Tuesday, as per the IMD's weekly forecast.

On Sunday, the maximum temperature is likely to reach 35°C, while the minimum is expected to hover around 25°C.

Delhi weather: Weekly forecast by IMD

Delhi is likely to receive rainfall until Tuesday, From Wednesday onwards, the region is expected to witness partly cloudy skies. The maximum temperature will be around 35 °C, while the minimum will remain near 25 °C. No weather alerts have been issued by the department for the upcoming week.

Water level in Yamuna river

The water level in Yamuna river was recorded at 205.56 metres at 8 am on Sunday at the Old Railway Bridge, which is below the 206 metre evacuation mark, officials said.

The warning mark for the city is 204.50 metres, while the danger mark is 205.33 metres, and evacuation of people starts at 206 metres. The Old Railway Bridge serves as a key observation point for tracking the river's flow and potential flood risks.

The river had flooded several areas along the bank. Meanwhile, tents have been set up on the Delhi-Meerut Expressway and in Mayur Vihar areas to temporarily accommodate people evacuated from low-lying areas near the river.

According to the flood control department, the Hathnikund barrage discharged 51,335 cusecs of water. Water discharge from Wazirabad barrage is around 73,280 cusecs.

Water released from the barrages typically takes 48 to 50 hours to reach Delhi. Even lower discharges from upstream are raising the water level.