Delhi: Mercury Rise Today-Heavy Showers Tomorrow
Key Takeaways:
- Day temperature in Delhi to rise briefly before sharp dip post rainfall
- Western Disturbance to trigger moderate to heavy rain and thunderstorms
- Peak storm activity expected tomorrow evening and night
- Strong winds and suppressed temperatures likely till April 10
As expected, dry weather conditions over Delhi in the past 24 hours led to a rise in day temperature. The base station Safdarjung recorded a maximum temperature of 32.7°C, still above normal by 1.3°C. Mercury is likely to rise further today and reach about 35°C. Day temperatures will dip significantly thereafter.
A Western Disturbance is likely to approach the Western Himalayas late tonight. An induced cyclonic circulation is marked over Central Pakistan and neighbouring border areas of West Rajasthan. An east-west trough is extending from the circulation to Southwest Uttar Pradesh, passing very close to the capital city, Delhi. The circulation will move to Central and Northeast Rajasthan tomorrow and further to Southwest Uttar Pradesh the day after. Proximity of this trough, coupled with the influence of the Western Disturbance, will trigger moderate to heavy showers over Delhi and suburbs.
Weather activity will start late in the night or in the wee hours tomorrow. Sky conditions will remain mostly cloudy tomorrow and intermittent rain is expected through the day. Peak intensity and large spread of weather activity is likely tomorrow evening and night. The remnant effect will continue the day after as well, albeit with lesser scale and expanse.
Stormy conditions are likely in the evening and night tomorrow. Loud peals of thunder with frequent and intense flashes of lightning, accompanied by thundershowers, are likely during this period. The combination of strong gusty winds and heavy precipitation is deadly for any exposure out in the open. Hailstorm activity is quite likely in some areas. Thunderstorms, gale winds, pouring rains, and hailstorms will lead to stormy conditions, becoming more risky in the late evening and night tomorrow. Weather activity will be mild the day after, and broad clearance can be expected in the late hours on Wednesday, 08th April. In the wake of the system, strong surface winds are likely between 09th and 12th April 2026. The surface temperature will remain suppressed between 07th and 10th April 2026.
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