Delhi is set to face thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds up to 50 kmph tonight, with maximum temperatures hovering around 37–39°C. The IMD forecast suggests conditions improve from May 14, turning clearer as temperatures climb to 40–42°C by May 17–18. Meanwhile, Delhi’s AQI is currently in the moderate range.
Delhi NCR saw heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and lightning on Tuesday night across Delhi, Noida, Gurugram and Ghaziabad. IMD says no major warning is in place for Wednesday, though isolated thundery activity may occur in Delhi. From Thursday, temperatures are set to rise, with Noida and Gurugram likely to see another round of rain around May 10–11.
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Ahead of West Bengal’s high-stakes polling on Wednesday, the IMD has issued a thunderstorm weather warning for several districts in south Bengal, including Kolkata. With temperatures climbing over recent days, voters are advised to keep umbrellas and raincoats ready as storm conditions could disrupt comfort and travel on voting day.
Delhi NCR is baking under an intense heatwave, with April 26 afternoon temperatures around 43–45°C. The worst is expected to last until April 27 due to hot westerly winds and above-normal conditions. Relief is likely from April 28 when winds turn cooler, a Western Disturbance develops cloud cover, and light rain or thunderstorms could bring a 4–6°C drop.
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