On a late May Saturday, Delhi-NCR, baking near 35 degrees Celsius, stands at the edge of a familiar seasonal turn, when the heat of the afternoon gives way to the wind and water that the monsoon-threshold weather of northern India so often brings. Forecasters expect a moderate duststorm to sweep across the capital and its neighbouring cities in the late afternoon, followed by rain and thundershowers that will cool the air. The change is a reminder that even in a city of enormous scale, people remain at the mercy of the sky's turning, and that relief often arrives wrapped in a brief storm.
Delhi-NCR Braces for Evening Duststorm, Followed by Rain and a Sharp Drop in Temperature
From 35 degrees to 23 to 25, in the span of one evening
Mark
So what is actually expected today in Delhi-NCR?
Mimi
A duststorm first, with winds of 40 to 80 kmph between 3:30 and 5:00 pm, then rain and thundershowers from about 4:30 to 7:00 pm.
Mark
Which cities are covered?
Mimi
Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida, Ghaziabad and Faridabad are named for the duststorm.
Luke
Worth saying this is a forecast, not an observation. Nothing here confirms it happened.
Mark
Fair. How widespread is the rain expected to be?
Mimi
Forecasts suggest 60 to 80 per cent of the region could get rain, mostly 30 to 45 minutes at a time, with a few spots seeing 10 to 15 minutes of heavy rain.
Luke
And that 60 to 80 per cent is a range, so some areas may stay dry. The source doesn't say which ones.
Mark
What about the temperature drop?
Mimi
From around 35 degrees to 23 to 25 between 5 and 8 pm.
Luke
Again, that's the projected settling range. The report doesn't say what the actual readings turned out to be, or how long the cooler air lasts beyond the evening.
Le Pouls
- A moderate duststorm with 40 to 80 kmph winds is forecast to hit Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida, Ghaziabad and Faridabad between 3:30 pm and 5:00 pm.
- Authorities urge residents to avoid unnecessary outdoor activity while the dust and gusts peak.
- Rain and thundershowers covering 60 to 80 percent of the region are expected to follow from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm, with brief bursts of intense rain possible.
- Temperatures that now hover near 35 degrees Celsius are set to drop to roughly 23 to 25 degrees between 5:00 and 8:00 pm.
- Drizzle may linger in pockets until about 8:00 pm before conditions gradually dry out, with the IMD having issued a yellow alert.
On a late May Saturday, Delhi-NCR, baking near 35 degrees Celsius, stands at the edge of a familiar seasonal turn, when the heat of the afternoon gives way to the wind and water that the monsoon-threshold weather of northern India so often brings. Forecasters expect a moderate duststorm to sweep across the capital and its neighbouring cities in the late afternoon, followed by rain and thundershowers that will cool the air. The change is a reminder that even in a city of enormous scale, people remain at the mercy of the sky's turning, and that relief often arrives wrapped in a brief storm.
On Saturday afternoon, Delhi-NCR sits at around 35 degrees Celsius, and the forecast points to a sharp change before nightfall. A moderate duststorm followed by rain and thundershowers is expected to sweep through the region in the evening, turning the heat of the day into something closer to relief.
The wind arrives first. Between 3:30 pm and 5:00 pm, gusts of 40 to 80 kmph are expected to hit Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida, Ghaziabad and Faridabad. Authorities have asked residents to stay cautious and avoid unnecessary time outdoors while the storm is at its peak.
Rain follows close behind. Between 4:30 pm and 7:00 pm, showers and thunder are likely across most of the National Capital Region, covering 60 to 80 per cent of the area. Many places may see 30 to 45 minutes of rain, and a few may get short, intense bursts lasting only 10 to 15 minutes.
As the main spell passes, clouds may hang on, with drizzle lingering in some pockets until around 8:00 pm before the evening gradually dries. The cooling is what residents will likely feel most: temperatures are forecast to settle between 23 and 25 degrees during the late evening. The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert as the rain brings respite from the recent heatwave.
The window to watch runs from about 3:30 pm to 8:00 pm, when wind, rain and cooling all arrive in turn. Residents are advised to keep checking local alerts and take care during strong winds and poor visibility.
On Saturday afternoon, with Delhi-NCR sitting at around 35 degrees Celsius, the forecast pointed to a sharp change before nightfall. A moderate duststorm, followed by rain and thundershowers, was expected to sweep through the region in the evening.
The first phase is the wind. According to the latest weather update, a moderate duststorm with speeds of 40 to 80 kmph is expected to hit Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida, Ghaziabad and Faridabad between 3:30 pm and 5:00 pm. Authorities have advised residents to stay cautious and avoid unnecessary outdoor activity during the peak of the storm, as a safety measure.
Rain is forecast to follow close behind. Moderate rainfall and thundershowers are expected to develop across most of the National Capital Region, with 60 to 80 per cent of the area likely to see rain between 4:30 pm and 7:00 pm. In many places the showers are expected to last 30 to 45 minutes.
Some locations may see brief spells of heavy rain. These intense bursts are expected to stay localised and to last only 10 to 15 minutes.
Meteorologists also indicated that cloud cover is likely to linger after the main spell. Drizzle and light showers may continue in some pockets until around 8:00 pm, after which conditions are expected to turn gradually dry later in the evening.
The temperature change is the part residents are likely to notice most. From about 35 degrees Celsius now, the mercury is forecast to fall and settle between 23 and 25 degrees during the 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm window. That would bring substantial relief from the recent warm conditions across the region. NDTV Profit has also reported that the India Meteorological Department issued a yellow alert as rain brings respite from the scorching heatwave.
Residents have been advised to keep checking local weather alerts and to take precautions during periods of strong wind and reduced visibility. The key window to watch is roughly 3:30 pm to 8:00 pm, when the wind, rain and cooling are all expected to play out.
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Residents are advised to remain cautious and avoid unnecessary outdoor activities during the peak duststorm period.— Authorities, as reported by NDTV Profit
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