Orange Alert for Rain in Delhi, Himachal; Downpour Likely in Kerala: Weather Wrap Today

Residents of Delhi enjoyed a respite from the intense heat on Thursday as weather patterns shifted, bringing partly cloudy skies and the promise of much-needed rain. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for the capital, forecasting light rain, thunderstorms, and lightning, with surface wind speeds potentially reaching 50-70 kmph in the afternoon.

Further spells of rain, accompanied by lightning, thunderstorms, and dust storms, are anticipated towards the evening and night. While the maximum temperatures are expected to hover between 39°C and 41°C, and minimums around 30°C, these are considered near normal. Over the past 24 hours, Delhi had experienced maximum temperatures between 42-44°C and minimums of 28-31°C.

Beyond Delhi, the IMD has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in several other regions. Kerala is bracing for significant downpours, with an orange alert issued for the districts of Alappuzha and Kottayam. Similarly, Himachal Pradesh is under an orange alert for thunderstorms accompanied by hailstorms on June 11 and 12, particularly in the districts of Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, and Sirmaur, where wind speeds could reach 40-50 kmph.

Other areas expected to receive heavy rainfall include Arunachal Pradesh, Assam & Meghalaya, Odisha, and Sub-Himalayan West Bengal & Sikkim. The Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Bihar are also forecast to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall. This widespread forecast indicates a significant shift in weather patterns across northern and eastern India, as well as parts of the south.

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The minimum and maximum temperatures will remain near normal (-1.5°C to 1.5°C) at most places over Delhi.