Delhi Braces for More Rain as IMD Issues Yellow Alert
Delhi Braces for More Rain as IMD Issues Yellow Alert
Delhi wakes to cooler nights with scattered showers as IMD warns of rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds under a yellow alert.
Delhi had a mild start to Saturday, with a slight uptick in the minimum temperature and pockets reporting light rain overnight. The Safdarjung station, the city’s primary weather station, did not log rainfall, while Palam recorded about 1.9 mm between late Friday night and early Saturday.
The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for the day, warning of rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds in the range of 30-40 kmph.
Experts say the spell is being caused by a western disturbance and associated cyclonic circulations that are steering moist air across northwest India. The result is a mix of clouds, spells of light showers, and breezy conditions across the capital and surrounding areas.
Forecasts indicate that cloudy skies and intermittent light rain could persist as the disturbance lingers. Residents are urged to keep umbrellas handy and avoid travel in flooded areas or near vulnerable water bodies during heavier spells. Meteorologists say more updates will follow as the system evolves, with a likely pattern of cooler mornings and breezier afternoons in Delhi over the next couple of days.
