The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted the arrival of thunderstorms in Delhi, accompanied by light to moderate rainfall and gusty winds. The rainfall is much-needed respite from the unbearably hot weather. According to a tweet from the IMD this morning, thunderstorms with light to moderate intensity rain and gusty winds with a speed of 30-40 Km/h are expected in parts of Delhi including Bawana, Kanjhawala, Rohini, Mundaka, Jafarpur, Nazafgarh, Dwarka and in NCRA (Bahadurgarh). Additionally, the IMD has forecast light to moderate intensity rain over and in adjoining areas of isolated places of the national capital and its peripherals including Palam, IGI Airport, NCR Gurugram, Manesar, Farukhnagar, Sohana and Nuh (Haryana). More locations that are expected to get the rainfall include Moradabad, Sambhal, Billari, Chandausi, Jahangirabad, Anupshahar, Bahajoi, Shikarpur, Pahasu, Debai, Narora, Atrauli, Aligarh, Kasganj, Iglas, Sikandra Rao, Hathras, Jalesar, Etah, Tundla, Firozabad, Shikohabad (U.P.), Bhiwari, Tizara, Alwar, Nagar, Laxmangarh, Rajgarh (Rajasthan).
The IMD has also predicted light intensity rain or drizzle over and in adjoining areas of the NCR (Chhapraula, Dadri, Greater Noida), Modinagar, Pilakhua, Hapur, Gulaoti, and Sikandrabad (U.P.) in the next two hours.
While the weather may be a relief for some, it may cause some inconvenience as well. It is essential to take precautions while travelling on road as gusty winds can cause sudden accidents. It’s important to avoid walking under trees and standing near weak electric poles.
Overall, the much-needed rain brings relief to the people of Delhi and surrounding areas, along with a significant drop in the extremely high temperature.
