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Delhi Roars with Thunderstorm: Heatwave Breaks!
2 Jul
Summary
- Southwest Monsoon has advanced, bringing an end to heatwave conditions.
- IMD issued a yellow alert with thunderstorms and 80 KMPH winds.
- Temperatures are expected to drop by 5-7°C in the next two days.
The national capital, Delhi, experienced light rain on Thursday morning as the Southwest Monsoon advanced, signaling the end of the ongoing heatwave. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert for Delhi-NCR for July 2nd, predicting moderate rain spells, cloudy skies, and strong surface winds.
At 6:45 AM on July 2nd, the IMD issued a nowcast red warning for several districts in Delhi, indicating a possibility of wet weather within the next three hours. This advisory warned of moderate thunderstorms, lightning, and squally winds of 60-80 KMPH, gusting up to 100 KMPH, accompanied by light to moderate rain.
As Delhi braces for this thunderstorm and lightning activity, a gradual fall in both maximum and minimum temperatures is anticipated over the next two days. The maximum temperature on July 2nd is expected to range between 32°C to 34°C, with the minimum temperature hovering around 22°C to 24°C.
