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Delhi Sees Weather Shift With Rain and Dust Storms Offering Heatwave Relief

Temperatures dip to 39°C as thunderstorms and drizzle provide intermittent relief, though air quality remains poor.

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The sudden dust storm late Thursday affected parts of Noida and Greater Noida, disrupting traffic and forcing pedestrians to take cover. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted partly cloudy sky with one or two spells of rain or thundershowers for Lucknow. (Deepak Gupta/HT Photo)

Overview

  • Delhi experienced a sudden weather change on April 10, with light rain and dust storms offering temporary relief from a prolonged heatwave.
  • The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast thunderstorms and rain for Friday, April 11, which are expected to further ease heatwave conditions.
  • Maximum temperatures in the city have dropped slightly, with Thursday's high recorded at 39°C, but remain above seasonal norms.
  • Despite the rainfall, Delhi's air quality remains in the 'poor' category, with an AQI of 243 recorded on Thursday morning.
  • The IMD predicts continued weather variability through April 12, with light rain and cloudy skies, followed by clearer weather in the coming days.