The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday issued red and orange alert for parts of Delhi-NCR on Thursday. It has also forecast cloudy skies on Karwa Chauth, raising concerns over the visibility of the moon in the evening.
The rainfall warning remains in effect until 5:20 pm.
North Delhi and South West Delhi are under an orange alert, while Gurugram and Central Delhi are under a yellow alert, according to the IMD’s nowcast.
The unsettled weather could affect Karwa Chauth rituals, as women observing the fast traditionally wait for the moon to appear before breaking their fast. The IMD has forecast light to moderate rainfall at several places, accompanied by lightning and gusty winds. Conditions are likely to remain cloudy as the weather system brings a spell of rainfall to the national capital and adjoining areas.
Isolated hailstorms are also likely over Delhi, Haryana and Chandigarh on October 29 and 30, according to the weather department. Earlier reporting noted: The maximum and minimum temperatures in Delhi are expected to settle at 27 degrees Celsius and 17 degrees Celsius, respectively, on Thursday. Wind speeds could reach 40-50 kmph during the morning, while winds of 30-40 kmph are likely during the rest of the day.
Earlier reporting noted: NEW DELHI: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for rain in Delhi-NCR on Thursday, forecasting a generally cloudy sky with spells of rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds. Earlier reporting noted: The unsettled weather is expected to continue on Friday, with the IMD forecasting thunderstorms accompanied by rain.
The minimum temperature is expected to settle at around 19 degrees Celsius, while the maximum is likely to reach 26 degrees Celsius on October 29. Delhi is likely to witness moderate rain under generally cloudy skies on October 29, with the minimum temperature at 19 degrees Celsius and the maximum at 26 degrees Celsius, as per IMD’s weekly forecast. Thunderstorms accompanied by rain are forecast for October 30, when the minimum temperature is expected to be 17 degrees Celsius and the maximum to reach 27 degrees Celsius. On October 31, partly cloudy conditions are likely to prevail, with the minimum temperature settling at 18 degrees Celsius and the maximum rising to 29 degrees Celsius. The weather is expected to turn clear on November 1, with temperatures ranging from a minimum of 17 degrees Celsius to a maximum of 30 degrees Celsius. Clear skies are likely to continue on November 2, as the minimum temperature dips to 16 degrees Celsius while the maximum remains at 30 degrees Celsius. Delhi is forecast to experience clear weather on November 3, with the minimum temperature at 16 degrees Celsius and the maximum at 30 degrees Celsius. The mainly clear conditions are expected to persist on November 4, with the minimum temperature remaining at 16 degrees Celsius and the maximum reaching 30 degrees Celsius.
Moon sighting is not expected at night due to overcast conditions; plan accordingly. Weatherman Navdeep Dhaiya has also warned that persistent showers and cloud cover could make the evening moon sighting difficult. Frequent spells of varied-intensity showers will continue throughout the day along with cloudy conditions in Delhi NCR, Haryana, West UP and Chandigarh.
Highlighting the likely impact across Delhi-NCR and neighbouring regions, he said, “Karwa Chauth fasting to be impacted by weather!
