- Delhi is under a yellow heatwave alert with rising temperatures expected today
- Hot and dry conditions will continue through Saturday with strong winds in Delhi
- Rain and thunderstorms are forecast from Sunday to the end of April for relief
Delhi is under a yellow heatwave alert today after the India Meteorological Department warned temperatures could rise further across the national capital. After days of intense heat, weather officials now see a possible shift from Sunday.
The city is expected to face hot and dry conditions through Saturday, with strong winds adding to discomfort. Relief may arrive soon as rain and thunderstorms are forecast from Sunday through the end of April.
The latest warning matters for residents across Delhi and North India as heatwave conditions have widened beyond the capital. The IMD has also issued severe heatwave alerts for Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh, while high temperatures are set to continue in several northern and central states over the next two days.
An IMD official said sustained surface winds of 15-25 km/h are likely during the day, with gusts reaching up to 35 km/h, speaking to PTI.
Wider Heat
The mercury is expected to stay elevated in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh for at least the next 48 hours.
Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh was among the hottest places in the country on Friday after recording 45.2°C.
Relief Ahead?
The IMD expects a change in weather patterns from Sunday, with a spell of rain likely to lower temperatures in Delhi.
Isolated light to moderate rain with thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds of 30-40 km/h is forecast in Delhi, Punjab and Haryana from Sunday until the end of the month.
Rajasthan may receive showers between April 27 and April 29. Parts of Uttar Pradesh could see rain between April 28 and April 30.
Chhattisgarh may witness stronger weather activity from Sunday, with gusty winds reaching 40-50 km/h. Rain is also forecast for Madhya Pradesh and Vidarbha on April 27 and April 28.
For Delhi, the next 24 hours remain focused on extreme heat. After that, attention shifts to whether rain delivers the first break from the current heatwave spell.
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