On Saturday, Palam Observatory recorded day maximum at 43.4°C, which was four degrees above normal average, almost equivalent to heatwave conditions. Similarly. Safdarjung Observatory saw maximum temperature settling at 41.7°C, again three degree above average.
According to Skymet Weather, after the passage of Western Disturbance from Jammu and Kashmir, hot and dry northwesterly winds have been blowing across northwestern plains including the national capital.
“No relief is in sight for the next 24-48 hours as we do not expect any weather activity till then,” predicts Mahesh Palawat, Chief Meteorologist, Skymet Weather.
Thereafter, with the passage of fresh Western Disturbance over Jammu and Kashmir will induce a cyclonic circulation or trough over the northwestern plains. This would lead to scattered pre-Monsoon rain and thundershowers over Delhi-NCR.
Thunderstorm, dust storm along with lightning strikes may also occur over few areas. However, as usual, these activities will take place during the latter part of the day or early morning hours. Hence, there may not be much impact on the temperatures but rise in mercury would be arrested.
We would also see slight dip in day temperatures as well but that will be for very brief period.
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