Delhi-NCR Braces for Gusty Winds, Rain Predicted for Monday

This came hours after the regional met center had forecast light rainfall for some parts of the Capital and its surrounding areas. | India News

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Strong winds are likely in some parts of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) over the next couple of hours, the regional met center said on Sunday.

Gusty winds (40-60 Km/h) are very likely to prevail over the entire Delhi and NCR during the next 2 hours, the weather department said in a post on X.

However, the India Meteorological Department issued no alerts for rainfall and thunderstorms in the Capital on Sunday.

IMD predicts rain for Delhi on Monday, with very light to light rainfall accompanied by gusts and thunderstorm likely in the Capital on Monday afternoon and evening.

The wet spell over North India will continue over the next week till June 19, with rainfall along with thunderstorms and gusty winds likely in the northern states, including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana and Punjab over the next week.

The maximum temperature in Delhi on Sunday was 38.5 degrees Celsius, 1.4 notches below seasonal average.

Delhi may experience discomfort due to elevated humidity levels in the coming days, despite the respite from heat, PTI news agency reported.