Delhi Weather Tomorrow: Heat wave to continue, orange alert in effect; when is it expected to rain?

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday predicted continuation of heatwave conditions across the capital till May 29. Delhi’s Safdarjung base station recorded a maximum temperature of 41.1 degrees Celsius and a minimum temperature of 28.4 degrees Celsius. The minimum temperature was 1.7 degrees above the seasonal average and 0.9 degrees lower than the previous day.

An orange alert has been issued for Delhi for Sunday and the next five days, with temperatures expected to rise further and increase discomfort for residents.

According to the IMD data recorded till 8.30 am, Ridge station received 0.2 mm rainfall between 11.30 pm on Friday and 2.30 am on Saturday, while Pusa recorded 2 mm rainfall between 5.30 am and 8.30 am on Saturday. No significant rainfall was reported in other parts of the city, news agency PTI reported.

Warning of prevailing extreme weather conditions, the IMD in its latest weather bulletin said, “Heat wave to severe heat wave is likely to continue to prevail over plains of northwest India, central and eastern India and parts of peninsular India during the next 6-7 days. It further predicted possibility of isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall over Kerala, Lakshadweep, Tamil Nadu, sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim, North East and adjoining East India on many days of the week.

What does the seven day forecast indicate?

The seven-day forecast suggests heatwaves are likely to continue in several parts of the region in the coming week, with maximum temperatures expected to remain between 41°C and 44°C.

On May 23, thunderstorms with rain, lightning, dust storms and strong surface winds are expected during the afternoon, evening and night, offering a brief respite from the heat.

Temperature in Delhi tomorrow

Heat waves are expected to intensify across the region from May 24, with the maximum temperature likely to touch 44°C and the minimum to settle around 28°C, according to the IMD’s seven-day forecast.

Strong surface winds are also forecast in the afternoon and evening hours, which may offer some relief despite the prevailing hot weather.

Partly clear skies were forecast on 25 May, along with a chance of thunder and lightning in the ongoing heatwave conditions.

The IMD has also predicted strong surface winds during daytime hours on the 29th.

When to expect monsoon showers and respite from the heat?

As most of the states are grappling with heat conditions, the advance of Southwest Monsoon brings hope of respite in the coming days. Conditions are favorable for further advance of southwest monsoon into some other parts of southeast Arabian Sea, Comorin region, southwest and southeast Bay of Bengal, remaining parts of Andaman Sea and some other parts of east central Bay of Bengal during the next 2-3 days, the weather office said.

(With input from agencies)