Light rain accompanied by scattered thunderstorms lashed several parts of the national capital on Thursday morning, providing relief from the prevailing heat and humidity.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Delhi recorded temperatures of around 28-29 degrees Celsius during the early hours, while humidity levels remained high at up to 95 per cent. Light winds accompanied the rainfall across the city.
The IMD has forecast the maximum temperature to remain between 32 degrees Celsius and 34 degrees Celsius on Thursday, with the possibility of light rain and gusty winds.
According to the IMD, the capital recorded a maximum temperature between 33 degrees Celsius and 34.8 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, marking a significant decline from the heatwave conditions experienced earlier.
The weather department said the southwest monsoon is expected to advance further into several parts of north India in the coming days. A yellow alert has been issued for parts of western and central India in view of the forecast of heavy rainfall.
Senior IMD scientist Naresh Yadav said the monsoon is likely to cover additional areas, including Punjab, Haryana, Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh and parts of the west coast of Gujarat. He said extremely heavy rainfall is expected over the Konkan region, Goa and south Gujarat during the next four to five days, for which a red alert has been issued.
Yadav added that very heavy rainfall is also likely over Odisha and parts of central India.
Meanwhile, IMD Director Surinder Paul said the monsoon has already advanced into parts of Punjab and Haryana, with rainfall reported from several districts. He said the system is expected to cover the remaining areas of the two states over the next two to three days, bringing widespread showers and relief from heat and humidity.
(With ANI inputs)
