The India Meteorological Department had forecast rain and storm conditions for Delhi and NCR, which materialised around 3 pm when the skies over the national capital darkened dramatically, followed by strong winds, stormy conditions and intermittent rainfall. Parts of Ghaziabad were additionally struck by hail, intensifying the impact of the weather system.
According to the official forecast, very light rain or drizzle accompanied by light thunderstorms was expected at isolated locations in North Delhi and Northeast Delhi, including Narela, Bawana, Alipur and Burari. Similar conditions were also predicted across parts of NCR such as Loni Dehat and Hindon Air Force Station. Light to moderate rainfall activity was also likely in Rajound, Panipat and Gannaur in Haryana, as well as Kandhla and Baraut in Uttar Pradesh.
Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 25.4 degrees Celsius at Safdarjung, the city’s primary weather observatory. Palam registered 24.9 degrees Celsius, Lodhi Road 23.6 degrees Celsius, Ridge 25 degrees Celsius and Ayanagar 24.1 degrees Celsius. The maximum temperature was expected to remain around 36 degrees Celsius. On the previous day, the capital recorded a maximum temperature of 37 degrees Celsius. Safdarjung observed 37.1 degrees Celsius, which was 1.9 degrees below normal, along with a 24-hour drop of 2.1 degrees. The minimum temperature settled at 20.4 degrees Celsius, which was 3.4 degrees below normal.
Weather expert Mahesh Palawat of Skymet Weather informed PTI that Delhi is expected to experience clear skies on May 1 and May 2. However, he warned of renewed weather activity thereafter. “The skies will be clear on May 1 and 2, but from May 3 onwards there is a forecast for thunderstorms and rain till May 5 as another western disturbance is expected to affect Delhi,” he stated.
The developing weather pattern indicates continued instability over the region, with alternating clear spells and storm systems likely to influence conditions in the coming days.
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