Delhiites are likely to experience some respite from the scorching heat as the India Meteorological Department (IMD), predicted thunderstorms and rain later in the day.
The day temperature had gone up to 40°C Last week and will range from 38-40°C today
The city recorded 0.7 mm of rainfall between 8:30 am on Friday and 8:30 am on Saturday
A significant weather divide is expected in India. Northwest India and Gujarat will face heatwaves from April 15, with temperatures rising 3-5°C.
Meanwhile, East India will experience rainfall and thunderstorms over the next 4-5 days.
The IMD forecasts heavy rainfall in Assam, Meghalaya, and Odisha, while Central India will see rainfall activity on April 13-14. Temperatures will surge across Northwest and Central India in the coming days.
Delhi weather forecast for today
Pleasant weather is expected today, with temperatures rising towards the afternoon. The sky will remain clear throughout the day. The maximum temperature in the national capital is likely to hover between 38 and 40 degrees Celsius on April 14, while the minimum is expected to settle between 21 and 23 degrees Celsius.
Air quality in the capital remained in the 'moderate’ category on Monday morning after being in the 'poor' category for the past week. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 170 at 8 am on April 14, compared to 110 at the same time on Sunday.
AQI across the Delhi-National Capital Region improved, falling into the ‘satisfactory’ or ‘moderate’ category. Delhi라이브 바카라 24-hour average AQI stood at 178 at 4 pm on April 13. However, AQI deteriorated in Gurugram and remained at 317, under the 'very poor' category. Noida and Greater Noida in Uttar Pradesh recorded AQIs of 158 and 132, respectively. Ghaziabad라이브 바카라 AQI improved to 128, placing it in the ‘moderate’ category
Temperature to rise across Northwest, Central India
The IMD has also predicted a gradual rise in maximum temperatures by 3 to 5 degrees Celsius over Northwest India between April 14 and 18. Central India may witness a rise of 2 to 4 degrees Celsius, while West India is expected to see an increase of 2 to 4 degrees Celsius over the next five days. No significant change in temperatures is likely thereafter or over the remaining parts of the country, the Met department added.
Rajasthan is likely to experience a heat wave:
According to the IMD, parts of West Rajasthan are likely to experience heat wave conditions on April 14 and 15, with severe heat wave conditions forecast at many locations between April 16 and 18. Isolated pockets in the region may also experience such conditions on April 19.
Rainfall activity is likely over many states.
While large parts of North and West India brace for high temperatures, rainfall activity is expected to continue over East and South India over the coming days.
The IMD has forecast scattered to fairly widespread light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds over Northeast and adjoining East India during the next five days. Heavy rainfall is likely over Assam and Meghalaya between April 14 and 16, and over Odisha on April 15 and 16. Rainfall activity is also likely over the plains of Central India and Maharashtra on April 13 and 14, the Met office added.
