Delhi Weather: Several parts of the national capital witnessed moderate rainfall under a generally cloudy sky on Tuesday, bringing down temperatures across Delhi. Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast more rain accompanied by strong surface winds during the night and over the next three days.
The IMD had placed the city under a Yellow Alert, forecasting heavy rain throughout the day. However, rainfall remained limited, and the weather stayed pleasant. While the forecast had warned of moderate to heavy showers, Delhi witnessed only light rain in several areas. Although Wednesday’s weather is expected to remain largely similar to Tuesday’s, the department has not issued a yellow alert while advising people to remain cautious.
Cloud cover persisted throughout the day on Tuesday. From early morning until late evening, light rain was recorded intermittently across the city.
The maximum temperature settled at 31.2 degrees C, which was 3.7 degrees C below normal, while the minimum temperature was recorded at 25.6 degrees C, 1.7 degrees C below normal.
According to the IMD, light to moderate rainfall is likely to continue until July 22. During this period, the maximum temperature is expected to remain between 33 degrees C and 34 degrees C.
After that, rainfall is expected to subside, and temperatures are likely to rise slightly.
Meanwhile, the IMD has forecast generally cloudy skies with moderate rain, thunderstorms, and strong surface winds reaching speeds of up to 40 km/h during the night.