Delhi-NCR Wakes Up To Rain As Temperatures Dip, IMD Issues Yellow Alert For Two Days

Delhi-NCR region witnessed a light spell of rain early Tuesday morning, with cloudy skies lowering the mercury after a sustained period of heat in several sectors of the national capital.

Driven by a western disturbance, this sudden transition aligns with a wider atmospheric shift currently impacting northwest India.

Data cited by TOI shows daytime temperatures in Delhi were hovering between 30°C and 32°C, while overnight minimums stayed within the 19°C to 21°C range.

ALSO READ: Om Power Transmission IPO Opens This Week: Check Price Band, Key Dates, Other DetailsThe shift was seen across NCR, with Noida, Gurugram, and Faridabad experiencing similar conditions with light to moderate showers during the early hours.

A yellow alert remains in place for Wednesday, April 8, as the weather agency forecasts thunderstorms, light rain, and gusty winds.

As per the IMD, light rain with pleasant weather will continue through Tuesday and Wednesday, accompanied by thunderstorms, and wind speeds may reach up to 30-40 km/h during these periods.

Minimum temperatures stayed below normal across Delhi's weather stations. While Safdarjung and Palam clocked in at 17. 7°C and 17. 9°C, Lodhi Road and Ayanagar were notably cooler, dipping to 16. 6°C and 16. 7°C. These figures, along with the 17.

8°C recorded at the Ridge, reflect a significant cooling trend in the early morning hours, as per TOI. "Loose objects may fly-keep watch and stay indoors," cautioned the IMD.