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Delhi Faces Thunderstorms and Rain as Heatwave Set to Return

Temporary relief from heatwave conditions improves air quality, but IMD forecasts a resurgence of high temperatures in northwest and central India starting April 21.

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A woman covers her head to escape the heat amid the rising temperature in Delhi-NCR. (Sunil Ghosh/HT photo)
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The maximum temperature is likely to rise in NW India and central India as the intense western disturbance (WD) has moved away, IMD. (PTI)

Overview

  • Delhi-NCR is under a yellow alert on April 20, with thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds forecasted by the IMD.
  • Rain and strong winds have temporarily improved Delhi's air quality, moving it to the 'moderate' category, with an AQI of 150 recorded on Sunday morning.
  • The IMD predicts a return of heatwave conditions in northwest and central India, including Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Haryana, from April 21 to 24.
  • Northeast and Himalayan regions are expected to experience continued rainfall, thunderstorms, and hailstorms over the next five days due to active weather systems.
  • Temperatures in Delhi are forecasted to rise again after April 22, with highs expected to reach 40°C by April 26, signaling the end of the brief respite.