Delhi-NCR Weather Update: Rain Expected Tonight, IMD Issues Yellow Alert For March 19 And 20; Forecast

Delhi-NCR Weather Forecast: Delhi is expected to see a few spells of rain between Wednesday and Friday, leading to a shift in weather conditions with temperatures going down across the national capital. On Wednesday, residents experienced a relatively warmer start to the day, with the minimum temperature recorded at 18 degrees Celsius. As per the India Meteorological Department (IMD), cloud cover is set to increase by Wednesday evening, leading to light drizzle during the night. Thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds are also likely during this time. 

IMD has placed Delhi on a yellow alert for Thursday and Friday. As per the weather body, the national capital will witness light rain over the two days. Showers will be accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds.

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"The city is likely to witness rain under the influence of a western disturbance. The day temperatures are likely to dip to around 29-31 degrees Celsius by Thursday and further to 27-29 degrees Celsius by Friday, as overcast skies and rain are expected to provide a cooling effect," a Met official said, as quoted by TOI.

Noida, Gurugram Weather

Noida will see clear skies on Wednesday with temperatures hovering around 16 and 33 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, Gurugram will witness partly cloudy skies on Wednesday. Gurugram will witness cloudy conditions with one or two spells of rain on March 19. Temperatures will settle at around 16-21 degrees Celsius.

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Meanwhile, rain activity is also being witnessed in South Indian states. According to Chennai Meteorological Department, rain will lash multiple Tamil Nadu districts over the next six days. As per the weather body, light rain, and thunderstorms are expected at isolated places over Dindigul, Theni, Thoothukudi, Coimbatore, Karaikal and Puducherry on Wednesday. On Thursday, showers will lash the adjoining districts. Light rain will also be witnessed by coastal districts from March 20 to March 22.

As per the weather body, the rain activity is being triggered by prevailing low-level circulation over the Tamil Nadu coasts. As per the weather body, Chennai will not witness rain and thunderstorm activity as of March 18.