Strap: The IMD has issued warning of heavy to very heavy rains along with strong winds in parts of 15 states across the country in the coming 6 to 7 days
The city recorded a minimum temperature of 26.4 degrees Celsius on Friday with the weather department forecasting rain and thunderstorm. The relative humidity was recorded at 69 per cent at 8.30 am, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The maximum temperature is expected to touch 37 degrees Celsius. Delhi's air quality improved and was recorded in the 'satisfactory' category with a reading of 96. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), an AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', and 401 and 500 'severe'.
Thunderstorms caused traffic snarls, flight delays and metro disruptions across Delhi as trees fell and cables snapped; IMD predicts more rain and no heatwave this week
Delhi is likely to experience rain, thunderstorms and strong winds today as IMD issues a yellow alert; no heatwave is expected in the city this week amid falling temperatures
On Sunday, Bengaluru was battered by heavy rainfall causing waterlogging in several low-lying areas. The IMD has issued a yellow alert for heavy rainfall across 23 districts in Karnataka
Rainfall and storms are expected to bring some respite from the heat, with maximum temperatures forecast to range between 39 degrees Celsius and 41 degrees Celsius
Delhites can expect relief from the heat to continue this week, with thunderstorms, rainfall, and a dip in maximum temperatures
Sustained surface winds of speeds of 20-30 kmph will continue, occasionally going to 40 kmph
Residents can expect relief from the heat until May 11, with light rainfall, and a dip in maximum temperatures
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The weather department has put a yellow alert in place for May 8, and has urged the public to take necessary precautions for safety
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 132 at 7 am, compared to 120 at the same time a day earlier
Delhi braces for more rainfall as IMD has issued a yellow alert for the National Capital Region (NCR), forecasting heavy rainfall and thunderstorms on May 3
Air quality in the national capital improved and moved to the 'moderate' category on Wednesday. It was recorded at 191 as compared to 238 at the same time, a day earlier
The air quality remains in the 'poor' category in Delhi-NCR and was recorded at 238 in the national capital at 8 am today. In Gurugram the AQI worsened to 295 on April 28
IMD predicts heavy rainfall in northeastern and southern states; Delhi's air quality was recorded at 254 at 8 am on April 26, remaining in the 'poor' category
A 'yellow' alert has been issued for thunderstorms, lightning, and dust storms
The IMD has forecast thunderstorms and rain for Sunday with a maximum temperature of 39 degrees Celsius and minimum temperature of 26 degrees Celsius
The IMD has predicted partly cloudy skies over parts of Delhi for Saturday, along with light rain, thunderstorms and winds with a speed of 40-50 kilometre per hour
The maximum temperature in the national capital today is expected to range between 38 and 40 degrees Celsius, while the minimum may settle between 23 and 25 degrees Celsius