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.
Delhi may finally get relief from days of dry heat as the IMD issues a rain and thunderstorm warning from Monday. Cloud cover and cooling rain are expected to nudge temperatures down slightly to around 35–37°C by Tuesday. The alert also covers parts of northwestern India, including Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh, with gusty winds possible.
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Kolkata residents may get brief relief from the heatwave as the IMD forecasts rain and thunderstorms on Thursday, April 30. A yellow alert has been issued for Kolkata across the week, with rainfall expected to continue in multiple districts of West Bengal till May 3, bringing stormy conditions back after hot spells.
After Delhi NCR’s extreme heat peaked at 42.3°C, the IMD says conditions may improve slightly starting Monday night. Yet a yellow alert is now in place from Tuesday to Thursday, with forecasts of rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds—along with the risk of dust storms. Residents are advised to stay alert as temperatures swing quickly.
Delhi NCR residents may get a break from scorching heat today, with IMD forecasting partly cloudy skies and light spells of rain over Delhi, Noida, and Gurugram. A yellow alert has been issued for Delhi for tomorrow, with thunderstorms expected later in the afternoon or evening, along with lightning and strong surface winds.
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