According to the IMD’s nowcast, the city is likely to experience light rain accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning. Gusty winds ranging between 50–70 kmph and moderate dust storms are also expected, with the orange alert remaining in effect until 6 pm.
Earlier in the day, the weather department had placed several regions, including Delhi-NCR, under a yellow alert, forecasting similar conditions such as light rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds. There is also a possibility of scattered light rain continuing into Tuesday.
Weather experts noted that while rainfall was recorded along the Himalayan belt and parts of northern Punjab on Sunday, it largely bypassed Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. This led to clear skies in the capital and a rapid rise in daytime temperatures. “We saw gusty winds in Rajasthan, but Delhi remained mostly clear, causing the mercury to climb quickly,” said Mahesh Palawat, Vice President at Skymet.
The sudden change in weather on Monday has been attributed to a fresh western disturbance that began influencing northwest India on Sunday. Meteorologists suggest that this system may weaken after bringing brief spells of rain to the region.
Looking ahead, another western disturbance is expected around April 2, which could bring very light rain to Delhi on April 3 and 4. Experts believe that frequent western disturbances throughout early April may help keep temperatures in check. “We are likely to see a relatively cool start to the month, with temperatures not rising too rapidly,” Palawat added.
Amateur weather observer Navdeep Dahiya also indicated that such disturbances may continue in the coming weeks, potentially delaying the onset of heatwave conditions in the region until the end of April.
Overall, the evolving weather pattern suggests a temporary respite from rising temperatures, with intermittent rain and gusty winds shaping the capital’s climate in the days ahead.
