According to the IMD, Delhi is likely to remain partly cloudy on Wednesday, with surface winds reaching speeds of 30 to 40 kmph. Thunderclouds are expected to develop during the afternoon or evening hours, raising the possibility of thunderstorms and scattered rainfall.
Weather conditions are expected to improve further from June 11. The maximum temperature is forecast to fall to around 39 degrees Celsius, while the minimum may remain near 30 degrees Celsius. Light rainfall, thunderstorms and gusty winds ranging between 40 and 50 kmph are likely during the evening.
An Orange Alert has been issued for Thursday, warning residents about potentially severe weather conditions, including strong winds and thunderstorms.
On Tuesday evening, Delhi also witnessed the season’s strongest dust storm. Wind speeds touched 120 kmph at Palam, placing the event in the storm category. Visibility dropped sharply across several areas, forcing motorists to slow down or temporarily halt their vehicles.