Delhi Weather Update: Thunderstorms, Heavy Rain Expected Tonight, Bringing Relief From Heat | IMD Forecast

Delhi Weather: A much-needed break from the heat is in store for Delhi on Saturday night, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) anticipates thunderstorms and heavy rains. The lowest temperature in the city was 26.8 degrees Celsius, which is somewhat lower than the seasonal normal, while the highest temperature is projected to be about 35 degrees Celsius.

At 8:30 am, the observed relative humidity was 77%, suggesting high atmospheric moisture levels prior to the predicted rains.

With an Air Quality Index (AQI) value of 82 on Saturday morning, Delhi's air quality stayed in the "satisfactory" range, according to statistics from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). AQI levels between 51 to 100 are regarded as adequate and have no effect on health.

With bright, blue skies around the nation's capital, the AQI has stayed at a reasonable level for the second day in a row.

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The southwest monsoon is expected to arrive in Delhi and portions of Haryana and Punjab in the coming days, according to the IMD. This is considerably in advance of the usual commencement date of June 30. The monsoon is expected to reach the nation's capital by June 22, according to an IMD official.

The department's extended-range model advice is that between June 20 and June 25, there will likely be widespread rainfall throughout northwestern India, including Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, east Rajasthan, Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh.