Delhi-NCR wakes up to light rainfall, clouds to clad national capital today
The weather department has predicted a partly cloudy sky over the national capital on March 1(today). The rains lashed the national capital due to western disturbances that have led to weather changes in north India.
Delhi on early Saturday morning, woke up to drizzles, making the weather pleasant. The light rains come after similar weather was seen in the national capital on Friday (February 28). The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), however, has not issued any warnings and has predicted partly cloudy weather throughout the day.
Along with Delhi, several areas of the NCR, including Noida and Ghaziabad, witnessed light rains. Earlier on Friday evening, light rainfall lashed the national capital, and nearby regions, including Noida and Haryana, also witnessed rainfall, adding to cool weather conditions.
IMD predictions for Delhi-NCR
Delhi, along with north India, is facing rainfall and snowfall due to the western disturbances. For today, the IMD has predicted light rain and light thunderstorms at isolated places in Delhi, with wind gusting at 30- 40kmph.
Meanwhile, the IMD has stated that rainfall is highly likely in several areas of Delhi-NCR, including Loni Dehat, Hindon AF Station, Bahadurgarh, Ghaziabad, Indirapuram, Chhapraula, Noida, Gurugram, Faridabad, Manesar, and Ballabhgarh.
Regions of Haryana likely to be affected include Assandh, Safidon, Gannaur, Sonipat, Kharkhoda, Sohana, Rewari, Palwal, Bawal, and Nuh. In Uttar Pradesh, Gangoh, Deoband, Kandhla, Baraut, Bagpat, and Khekra are expected to witness similar conditions, while Bhiwari in Rajasthan is also likely to experience rain and thunderstorms. Additionally, the IMD has issued a hailstorm warning for Rewari in Haryana and Bhiwari in Rajasthan, with hail activity expected within the next hour.
Delhi AQI improves
Meanwhile, the rainfall improved the air quality in the national capital. The average Air Quality Index in Delhi, which already nosedived to 121 till 4 pm on February 27, further lowered to 114 on February 28.
(With inputs from agencies)