Delhi-NCR witnessed rainfall on Tuesday morning, accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds, intensifying the winter chill across the region. The showers, coupled with a drop in temperatures, made the weather conditions colder in the national capital and adjoining areas.
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Light rainfall was recorded across parts of the city during the morning hours. Palam logged 3.4 mm of rain, Ridge 3.0 mm and Pitampura 2.0 mm during the three hours between 8.30 am and 11.30 am, according to official data. Janakpuri received 1.5 mm of rainfall, Mayur Vihar 1.0 mm and Ayanagar 0.1 mm, while Safdarjung and Lodi Road reported only a trace of rain. No rainfall data was available from Pusa and Najafgarh for the period, the data showed.
IMD issues red, orange alerts across districts
A red alert was issued at 11.10 am for North West Delhi, West Delhi, South West Delhi, Outer North Delhi and parts of Central Delhi, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. Orange alerts were issued for North East Delhi, East Delhi and Shahdara, while parts of North Delhi and South Delhi were also placed under alert, it said.
According to the IMD, a red alert indicates that authorities and residents need to take action as severe weather is expected, while an orange alert advises people to stay prepared and cautious due to the likelihood of adverse conditions.
Delhi's minimum temperature is 8 degrees Celsius
Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 8 degrees Celsius on Tuesday morning, while the maximum may settle near 19 degrees. With cloud cover and rain forecasted, the day is likely to feel colder, as maximum temperatures are expected to dip further.
The minimum temperature at Safdarjung, the city's base station, settled at 8 degrees Celsius, 0.4 notches below normal, according to data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Station-wise data showed the minimum temperature at Palam at 9.2 degrees Celsius, Lodhi Road at 8.4 degrees Celsius, Ridge at 8.7 degrees Celsius, and Ayanagar at 8.2 degrees Celsius.
Check forecast for this week
- January 27: Delhi will witness rain or thundershowers accompanied by strong gusty winds. As per the IMD, minimum temperature will be around 9 degrees Celsius.
- January 28: Delhi is expected to experience moderate fog, particularly in the morning, which may reduce visibility. The minimum temperature will be around 12 degrees Celsius.
- January 29: The IMD said Delhi will continue to experience moderate fog during the early hours of the day. The minimum temperature will be about 9 degrees Celsius.
- January 30: Delhi is expected to witness moderate fog again, especially in the morning. Temperatures will range from around 9 degrees Celsius in the morning to nearly 19 degrees Celsius during the day.
- January 31: Cities like Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, and Ghaziabad are likely to witness moderate fog during the early hours, with gradual improvement later in the day. The minimum temperature will remain near 9 degrees Celsius.
- February 1: The national capital is likely to experience moderate fog in the morning hours. The minimum temperature will be around 9 degrees Celsius, while the maximum temperature is expected to reach approximately 21 degrees Celsius.
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