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Delhi Heatwave Braces for Thunderstorms
17 Apr
Summary
- Delhi experienced a minimum temperature of 24°C, the highest this season.
- Thunderstorms with rain are forecast for later in the day.
- Air quality remains in the 'poor' category with an AQI of 241.

Delhi woke up to cloudy skies and a minimum temperature of 24°C on Friday, marking the highest temperature recorded this season. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted partly cloudy skies with a possibility of thunder and lightning throughout the day. Thunderstorms accompanied by rain are expected later in the day, though the maximum temperature is likely to remain around 39°C.
The city's air quality is currently in the 'poor' category, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) standing at 241 as of 9 am. Several monitoring stations reported 'poor' or 'very poor' air quality. Despite the forecast for rain, temperatures are still anticipated to rise in Delhi. Scattered thunder and rain have also been forecast for Haryana and Chandigarh.