New Delhi, March 27 A light morning rain affected the national capital, which recorded a minimum temperature 2.5 degrees Celsius above normal at the start.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert, forecasting light rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds in several areas during the day.
The IMD stated that areas such as southwest Delhi, parts of west Delhi, central Delhi, Shahdara, east Delhi, north Delhi, south Delhi, and southeast Delhi are likely to experience rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning, and advised residents to stay informed.
It also predicted wind speeds ranging between 30 and 40 kilometers per hour.
According to IMD officials, the current unusual weather in March is linked to a series of western disturbances affecting northwest India. These disturbances have been influencing the region since March 15 and are approaching at a lower altitude than usual, impacting weather patterns over Delhi.
As a result, isolated parts of the city might experience high wind speeds, light rain, and mild dust storms during the day, the officials said, adding that, however, the current weather activity is unlikely to have any significant impact on temperatures.
The minimum temperature in the city was recorded at 20.6 degrees Celsius on Friday morning.
The Air Quality Index was recorded in the "moderate" category with a reading of 148 at 9 am.
