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Delhi Braces for Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain
16 Sep
Summary
- Delhi to experience cloudy skies with light rain and thunderstorms.
- Isolated heavy rainfall expected over Delhi, Haryana, and Punjab.
- Air quality remains satisfactory with AQI at 98.
Delhi is set to experience a significant shift in weather patterns as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts generally cloudy skies with light rain and thunderstorms for Wednesday. This wet spell is attributed to an active Western Disturbance influencing northwest India.
Isolated heavy rainfall is anticipated over Delhi, Haryana, Chandigarh, and Punjab on Wednesday and Thursday. Residents can also expect thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds in various parts of Delhi-NCR and Haryana. This weather activity is expected to occur in spells rather than continuous rain throughout the day.
Meanwhile, Delhi's air quality has remained in the 'satisfactory' category. As of Wednesday morning, the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 98. The IMD also noted that the minimum temperature in Delhi on Wednesday was 26.8 degrees Celsius, with variations recorded across different areas of the city.
