- Cyclone Arnab brings early winter conditions to Delhi.
- Temperatures drop, air quality significantly improves in Delhi.
- IMD forecasts dry spell after recent rains in Delhi.
Delhi Weather: Delhi is experiencing an early onset of winter conditions ahead of November, with recent weather systems bringing cool winds, lower temperatures, and a significant improvement in the capital's air quality.
Cyclone Arnab Triggers Rain Across Delhi-NCR
The shift follows the influence of Cyclone Arnab, which triggered heavy rainfall in several states and brought moderate showers, lightning, and thunderstorms to Delhi-NCR. Over the past 24 hours, northwesterly winds blowing at 15 to 25 km/h led to maximum temperatures to drop by 4 to 5 degrees Celsius and minimum temperatures to fall by 2 degrees Celsius.
Delhi Weather Forecast
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the current wet spell has ended, and no rain is expected across Delhi on Saturday. Skies will remain partly cloudy throughout the day, with maximum temperatures ranging between 23 and 25 degrees Celsius and minimum temperatures settling between 15 and 17 degrees Celsius.
Five-Day Weather Outlook
Looking ahead, dry conditions will prevail with mainly clear skies. The maximum temperatures are expected to rise by 3 to 5 degrees Celsius over the next five days.
Cyclone Arnab's Impact
The severe cyclonic storm Arnab wreaked havoc in Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, and the surrounding states. Andhra Pradesh suffered a loss of approximately Rs 4,600 crore according to an initial assessment. Rail services were also disrupted on the Howrah-Chennai route. Many trains were cancelled, diverted, regulated or rescheduled.
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The Odisha government on Thursday placed more than 300 teams for rescue operations in Ganjam and eight other districts. Similarly, the Andhra CM N.Chandrababu Naidu made an aerial inspection of the affected areas in the Krishna and Godavari regions.
Although Cyclone Arnab has weakened, its remnants are impacting the weather conditions across several states, triggering heavy rain and thunderstorms.
(With Inputs From Jagran.com)
