Residents of the national capital continued to reel under oppressive humidity on Friday, even as both maximum and minimum temperatures dropped slightly, offering little to no respite from the discomfort.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Delhi over the next five days, forecasting intermittent rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds across the region.
According to the IMD, Delhi’s maximum temperature on Friday is expected to remain below 36°C, with the minimum around 27°C. However, high humidity levels continue to make conditions uncomfortable.
On Saturday, temperatures are likely to hover around 37°C (maximum) and 28°C (minimum), with humidity levels ranging between 80% and 82%.
The IMD has predicted light to moderate rain, accompanied by lightning and gusty winds, during the evenings and nights of June 20 and 21.
Between June 22 and 25, the capital is likely to witness cloudy skies, moderate to heavy showers, and thunderstorms, with wind speeds reaching 30–40 km/h. During this period, temperatures may further dip to 35°C (maximum) and 26–27°C (minimum), with humidity possibly soaring to 90%.
In view of the forecast, authorities have advised residents to stay indoors during thunderstorms and to avoid waterlogged areas and vulnerable roads.
Meanwhile, Delhi’s air quality showed improvement, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) dropping to 76 (satisfactory) at 8 a.m. on Friday, down from 99 (moderate) recorded a day earlier, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).