The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has raised a yellow alert for Delhi-NCR, warning of light rain and strong winds expected to sweep across the region on Friday evening. This alert comes as a relief amidst the persistent heatwave conditions gripping parts of the country, although Delhi has witnessed varying temperatures that have managed to keep the mercury below the scorching 40-degree Celsius mark.
Key Highlights:
- Yellow Alert Activation: The IMD has activated a yellow alert, signaling the possibility of light rainfall accompanied by gusty winds in Delhi-NCR later today.
Current Temperature Trends:
- Maximum Temperature: Safdarjung Observatory recorded a maximum temperature of 39.4 degrees Celsius, marking a two-degree rise above the seasonal average.
- Minimum Temperature: The mercury dropped to 20 degrees Celsius, registering three degrees below the usual temperature for this time of the year.
- Highest Recorded Temperature: The Ridge weather station reported the highest temperature at 40.6 degrees Celsius.
Wind and Rain Forecast:
- While the daytime is expected to remain hot, the evening holds the promise of relief with anticipated light rainfall and strong winds forecasted for various parts of the region.
Air Quality Concerns:
- Current Air Quality Index (AQI): The AQI stands at 199, falling under the ‘Moderate’ category, although an uptick in airborne dust particles has contributed to a slight deterioration in air quality.
Additional Notes:
- Vehicle Washing Ban: As a precautionary measure to mitigate air pollution, authorities have imposed restrictions on vehicle washing activities to curb further degradation of air quality.
Residents and commuters in Delhi-NCR are urged to stay vigilant and keep abreast of the evolving weather conditions, particularly during the late afternoon and evening hours when the anticipated changes are likely to occur. The meteorological department remains vigilant, closely monitoring the situation and issuing timely updates as necessary.
