On Thursday, Delhi and neighbouring regions woke up to heavy rainfall, offering relief from the heatwave that had grippled the national capital.
The IMD has forecasted the weather for the next seven days, predicting generally cloudy skies and varying intensities of rain accompanied by gusty winds. The weather conditions are expected to cause minor traffic disruptions.
The monsoon is expected to reach Delhi on June 29 or 30, Mahesh Palawat of Skymet Weather Services said.
The monsoon currently typically enters Delhi between June 27 and 29. Residents are advised to check for traffic congestion before leaving and avoid areas prone to waterlogging.
For July 1 and 2, the IMD forecasts thunderstorms with moderate rain, with temperatures steady at a high of 34°C and a low of 27°C.
Wind speeds will continue to vary, maintaining a range of 23-25 km/h. The weather on June 29 is expected to be slightly cooler, with a high of 36°C and a low of 28°C. The city will likely experience light to moderate rain with winds reaching speeds of 30-40 km/h.
On June 30, temperatures will drop further to 34°C, with moderate to heavy rain and gusty winds.
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