New Delhi, March 31: Cloudy skies gave way to an urgent weather warning on Tuesday as the India Meteorological Department placed Delhi under an orange alert. The agency cautioned residents to prepare for light to moderate precipitation accompanied by intense lightning and high-velocity winds. The warning, which covered the period leading up to late Tuesday afternoon, noted that wind speeds could peak at 60 km per hour during the peak of the storm activity.
Weather experts asserted that the convergence of a western disturbance near the Caspian Sea and cyclonic activity in Rajasthan is the primary driver behind the current conditions. This meteorological setup has already impacted several parts of North India, ending a period of stagnant, humid air that had gripped the city.
The IMD website maintained that the specific timing for the most severe activity was concentrated in the afternoon hours.
“The orange alert was in effect till 5:20 pm, according to the nowcast on IMD Delhi website,” the bureau declared.
While Tuesday’s storms are expected to be the most active, officials affirmed that the respite from high temperatures would likely extend into later in the week. Following Monday’s 35-degree highs and light sprinkles, the region is bracing for a follow-up weather system later this week.
“Another western disturbance is expected on April 2,” the weather agency stated, adding that this would likely lead to further light showers on April 3 and 4.
