Relief Amidst Scorching Heat: Strong Winds and Drizzle Persist in Delhi-NCR Since Last Night; Rain and Storm Alert Issued for 13 States.

There is welcome news for the people of Northwest India, who have been enduring the brunt of severe heat and heatwaves over the past few days. Since last night, strong winds have been blowing—accompanied by light drizzle—across several regions, including Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Haryana, resulting in a noticeable drop in mercury levels.

Meanwhile, a heavy rainfall alert has been issued for 13 states across the country, including Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Bihar, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu, Punjab, Kerala, Uttarakhand, Arunachal Pradesh, and Meghalaya.

Relief Showers in Delhi-NCR

Since last night, strong winds blowing at speeds of 30–40 km/h have swept across Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, and Ghaziabad, accompanied by light drizzle. According to the Meteorological Department, skies will remain overcast throughout the day today, and light showers may occur in some areas; consequently, temperatures are expected to drop from the 40–42°C range to between 36°C and 38°C.

Impact of Western Disturbance

Meteorologists state that a fresh Western Disturbance has become active. Under its influence, snowfall is expected in the hilly regions of Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand, while the plains are likely to experience showers accompanied by thunderstorms.

Dust Storms Amidst Severe Heat in UP and Rajasthan

On Tuesday, dust storms swept through the western parts of Uttar Pradesh and several districts of Rajasthan. Although many parts of eastern UP and Madhya Pradesh remain under the grip of severe heat, there is a forecast for dust storms and light rainfall in these regions as well over the next 24 hours.

Alert Issued for Punjab and Haryana

A ‘Yellow Alert’ for hailstorms and heavy rainfall has been issued for several districts across Punjab and Haryana today. While this raises concerns regarding potential damage to crops, it is expected to provide significant relief to the general public from the scorching heat.

Significant Drop in Temperatures Expected

According to the IMD (India Meteorological Department), this change in weather patterns could lead to a drop of 3 to 5 degrees Celsius in maximum temperatures. Cities that were sweltering at 44–45°C last week are now likely to experience pleasant weather conditions.