The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a forecast for light rainfall in various parts of Delhi on Saturday, with the maximum temperature expected to reach 34 degrees Celsius. The areas likely to experience thunderstorms with light to moderate intensity rain include Karawal Nagar, Civil Lines, Dilshad Garden, Seemapuri, Seelampur, Shahadra, Vivek Vihar, Red Fort, Preet Vihar, Rajeev Chowk, ITO, India Gate, Akshardham, Lodi Road, Nehru Stadium, Defence Colony, Lajpat Nagar, Malviya Nagar, Kalkaji, and Tughlakabad. Friday saw parts of Delhi receiving light to moderate rainfall, offering a brief respite from the hot and humid weather that has been troubling the city.
The minimum temperature was recorded at 26.5 degrees Celsius, while the maximum temperature touched 35 degrees Celsius, according to the IMD. The relative humidity ranged from 94 to 71 per cent, placing the city’s 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) in the “moderate category.” Amidst the weather conditions in Delhi, the IMD has also made significant predictions of heavy to very heavy rainfall in various states until Saturday. East Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Bihar, Odisha, Gangetic West Bengal, Jharkhand, sub-Himalayan West Bengal, and Sikkim are all expected to experience heavy rainfall during specific timeframes in early August.
In particular, Haryana and West Uttar Pradesh are likely to see light to moderate rainfall with isolated heavy rainfall from August 3 to 5. Similarly, East Rajasthan is forecasted to experience rainfall between August 2 and 5. As the IMD keeps a close eye on weather patterns across the country, residents in Delhi and surrounding areas remain vigilant about potential disruptions caused by both light rainfall within the city and the anticipated heavy rainfall in neighboring states. The fluctuations in weather have prompted citizens to be cautious about their outdoor activities and to keep a check on local weather updates to ensure their safety and well-being.
In light of these forecasts, authorities in Delhi and other affected regions are taking precautionary measures to mitigate any potential risks associated with heavy rainfall, including flooding and waterlogging. Residents are advised to stay informed, follow safety guidelines, and be prepared for any changes in weather conditions. While the capital braces for light rainfall on Saturday, the IMD’s comprehensive predictions for the surrounding states serve as a reminder of the importance of staying weather-ready and maintaining preparedness for any adverse weather events that may occur in the coming days.