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Delhi Heatwave Breaks: Dust Storms Bring Relief
23 May
Summary
- Dust storms and thunderstorms brought relief to Delhi-NCR.
- Heatwave conditions are expected to continue for 5-7 days.
- Temperatures in Delhi-NCR may reach 44-46 degrees Celsius.
Parts of Delhi-NCR, including Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram, and Faridabad, experienced dust storms, thunderstorms, and light rain, offering a break from days of scorching heat. The sudden weather change brought gusty winds reaching 40-70 km/h, accompanied by lightning and rainfall, significantly improving outdoor comfort.
Despite this temporary relief, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warned that the heatwave is far from over. IMD scientist Naresh Kumar indicated that very high temperatures are predicted to continue for the next five to seven days across northwest, central, and some eastern parts of India. Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand may see light rainfall from a developing western disturbance.
Delhi-NCR can expect temperatures to hover between 44-46 degrees Celsius over the next six to seven days. Mumbai also witnessed a shift on May 22, with rainfall and cloudy skies providing relief after a period of very hot weather. The IMD has forecast isolated light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms for Madhya Maharashtra and Marathawada.
The IMD has issued a warning of continuing heatwave conditions in isolated pockets of Delhi from May 24 to May 28, with severe heatwave conditions anticipated in many areas between May 24 and May 27.
