Rain is back: IMD issues alert for Delhi as weather begins to shift

A rain and thunderstorm alert has been issued for Delhi on Thursday, October 15, by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), warning of moderate showers and gusty winds likely in parts of the capital during the morning.In its district-level nowcast issued at Thursday morning, the weather department said thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rain were very likely in parts of North Delhi and North-West Delhi. Winds could reach speeds of 40-50 kmph, with gusts of up to 60 kmph.Light rain and thunderstorms, accompanied by lightning and winds of 30-40 kmph, were also likely in several other parts of Delhi.The alert covers a short period and does not indicate that rain will continue across the capital throughout the day. WHEN WILL IT RAIN IN DELHI-NCR?According to the IMD's nowcast, North Delhi and North-West Delhi are likely to experience moderate rain and thunderstorms during the morning.Other districts covered by the warning include South-East Delhi, East Delhi, Shahdara, Central Delhi, North-East Delhi, South Delhi, New Delhi, South-West Delhi and West Delhi, where light rain and thunderstorms are likely. The intensity of rainfall and thunderstorms may vary across the capital. (Source: IMD) For the broader weather forecast, the IMD has predicted generally cloudy skies with moderate rain on Thursday.The maximum temperature is expected to reach around 29°C, while the minimum is forecast to be around 20°C.WHAT WILL DELHI'S WEATHER BE LIKE?The IMD has forecast a spell of unsettled weather over Delhi, with rain and thunderstorms expected to affect the capital on Thursday. The department has also forecast thunderstorms with rain on Friday, October 16. Rain clouds cover the skyline in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI) Conditions are expected to become drier on Saturday, October 17, when the city forecast indicates partly cloudy skies, with the maximum temperature expected to rise to around 32°C, and the minimum to hover around 21°C.The latest forecast suggests that Thursday's showers could bring a temporary change in Delhi's weather, while the possibility of further thunderstorm activity remains on Friday.- Ends