For the last one week, the areas of North India have been in scorching heat and fast ripening is also going on. Now this week people may get some relief. The national capital is expected to rain on Wednesday (May 21) as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for the rain with thunderstorms with electricity, dust storm and strong winds. Last week, the maximum temperature has dropped slightly due to light rains and thunderstorms. These seasonal changes had reduced the scorching heat but this week the heat was at its peak.
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Forecast: Rain, thunder rain, strong winds
IMD has issued a Yellow alert for Delhi today. The day is likely to be pleasant due to rain, thunder rain and strong winds. Partly cloudy and light rain are expected. There is also a possibility of thunderstorms with rain, lightning shining and strong winds. The maximum temperature is expected to be around 40 to 41 ° C, while the minimum temperature can be around 29 to 30 ° C. The surface winds can temporarily reach a speed of 40 kmph.
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High humidity level
The level of humidity in Delhi is very high. Delhi also falls in a risky category of high heat. The level of humidity has put Delhiites in some trouble. The air quality index in India will be in the ‘medium’ category in Delhi and NCR sector. The next 5 -day temperature IMD has projected rain on 22 May, 2025 with thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds and partially cloudy till 26 May. In the coming week, the temperature is expected to be around 30 to 40 ° C, which will provide some relief from the heat. The winds moving at a speed of 30 to 60 kmph will provide relief. There is no possibility of heat stroke in the coming week.
Since last week, there is a slight drop in temperature in Delhi-NCR regions. Haryana, Faridabad and parts of Gurugram will run fierce heat from May 21 and 22 to May 26. The maximum temperature will reach 43 degrees and the minimum will reach 29 degrees.
Aqi remains ‘medium’
The air quality deteriorated due to dust storm in Delhi-NCR was in the ‘medium’ category on Wednesday morning. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded 198 at 8 am on May 21, compared to 195 at the same time.