Delhi-NCR is under an IMD yellow alert for Tuesday as dust storms, thunderstorms and light rain move in across Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad and Gurugram. Gusty winds are expected to reach 40–50 kmph, with forenoon showers possibly very light, then worsening through afternoon, evening and night. Lightning risk remains, and winds may touch 60 kmph at times. Thundery activity could continue Wednesday, while temperatures dip slightly before improving from Thursday onward.
Bengaluru residents got relief as light rain and thunderstorms hit the city on Tuesday, bringing a break from intense heat. Meteorological updates suggest showers and rainfall activity will continue on Wednesday, with rain expected to persist until May 1. The sudden weather shift sparked a meme frenzy on X, with many netizens joking about chai pakoda time.
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IMD says Delhi, Chandigarh and Haryana may see light rainfall today, offering some local relief. Meanwhile Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh could cool after a heatwave stretch. For northwest India, IMD expects no major change in maximum temperatures until Tuesday, then a gradual fall of 3 to 5°C on Wednesday and Thursday.
The IMD has issued a weeklong weather outlook for Himachal Pradesh, forecasting light rain, snowfall, and thunderstorms in isolated to a few locations. Despite unsettled weather spells, temperatures are expected to remain above normal across many parts of the state, adding a contrasting mix of warmer days with brief rain and snow activity.
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