Delhi wakes to rain and thunder as March becomes wettest in 3 years
Delhi wakes to rain and thunder as March becomes wettest in 3 years
Light rain and thunder roll through Delhi, marking the wettest March in three years with a chilly start and more showers expected.
Delhi woke up to patchy rain and mild thunderstorms, with gusty winds giving the capital a winter-like chill as temperatures dipped. The brief spell of rain follows a stretch of warmer days ahead of summer, and residents are bracing for more showers as a yellow alert from the weather office warns of gusty winds and further cooling. The minimum temperature hovered around 18 degrees Celsius, while the day before had dropped below 30°C for the first time in nearly a month. This March is now the wettest in three years, averaging 9.4 mm of rainfall so far, a notable contrast to last March’s 50.4 mm.
A forecast for Friday indicates light to moderate rainfall with thunder, lightning, and strong surface winds between 30 and 40 kmph, with gusts up to 50 kmph possible. Officials suggest general cloud cover and spells of light rain are likely from morning to evening, creating a cooler, damp day for commuters and residents. The weather office has noted that the western disturbance over northwest India intensified recently, contributing to the unusual rain pattern for this time of year.
Looking ahead, the seven-day outlook hints at a gradual rise in maximum temperatures after Friday, but not enough to end the chill immediately, with daytime highs expected to reach the low 30s°C by around March 25. The unusual system means Delhi must stay prepared for occasional showers and more variable conditions as the season transitions from winter to summer.
