New Delhi, March 30 Parts of Delhi experienced light rain on Monday as the India Meteorological Department issued an orange alert for the city, advising residents to be prepared for adverse weather conditions.
According to the weather office, moderate dust storms, followed by light rain and thunderstorms, along with wind speeds of 50-70 kmph gusting up to 80 kmph, are very likely in most parts of Delhi.
In addition, light rain or light thunderstorms with lightning and wind speeds of 30-40 kmph are expected in some parts of the city.
An orange alert indicates that authorities and residents should "be prepared" for potentially disruptive weather, including strong winds, lightning, and reduced visibility due to dust.
The minimum temperature across parts of Delhi remained within a close range on Monday. Safdarjung, the city's base station, recorded a minimum temperature of 20.4 degrees Celsius.
Palam registered a minimum of 21 degrees Celsius, while Lodhi Road recorded 19.4 degrees Celsius, and the Ridge station logged 19.5 degrees Celsius.
Ayanagar recorded a minimum temperature of 20 degrees Celsius, the department said.
