Hazy skies continued to cover Delhi-NCR on Thursday, as rain and thunderstorms returned to parts of the capital. While showers may offer temporary relief from pollution, New Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) reached 281, according to AQI.in.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a weather alert warning of moderate rainfall, thunderstorms and gusty winds across several districts.
North Delhi and North-West Delhi are most likely to experience moderate showers during the morning, with winds of 40–50 kmph and gusts reaching up to 60 kmph.
Other areas, including South-East Delhi, East Delhi, Shahdara, Central Delhi, North-East Delhi, South Delhi, New Delhi, South-West Delhi and West Delhi, may receive light rain and thunderstorms, accompanied by lightning and winds of 30–40 kmph. Rainfall intensity is expected to vary across the capital.
Delhi Weather Forecast for the Coming Days
The IMD has forecast generally cloudy skies with moderate rain on Thursday. The maximum temperature is expected to reach around 29°C, while the minimum may settle near 20°C.
Thunderstorms accompanied by rain are also forecast for Friday, October 16. Conditions are expected to become drier on Saturday, October 17, with partly cloudy skies.
The maximum temperature could rise to around 32°C, while the minimum is likely to remain near 21°C.
Thursday’s showers may temporarily ease pollution, but unsettled weather could continue through Friday.
