Delhi-NCR to see cloudy, pleasant weather; rain alerts issued in several states
New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) Delhi-NCR is likely to experience relatively pleasant weather on Wednesday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting a cloudy sky throughout the day. The minimum temperature is expected to remain around 26 degrees Celsius, while the maximum temperature may touch 35 degrees Celsius.
According to the weather department, winds in Delhi are likely to blow at around 3.89 kmph, with gusts reaching speeds of up to 8.61 kmph. The national Capital witnessed sunrise at 6:02 a.m. on Wednesday, while sunset is expected at 6:33 p.m.
The IMD forecast suggests that weather conditions in Delhi are likely to remain broadly stable during the coming week. Daytime temperatures are expected to remain between 32 and 35 degrees Celsius from September 9 to September 15.
On Thursday, September 10, the maximum temperature is forecast to remain around 35 degrees Celsius. It is expected to fall slightly to 32 degrees Celsius on Friday. Temperatures could remain close to 33 degrees Celsius over the weekend before dropping further to around 31 degrees Celsius next week.
The IMD has not issued any weather warning for Delhi for the week, indicating that the national Capital is likely to experience generally stable conditions. The weather pattern is consistent with September conditions in Delhi, when temperatures gradually begin to moderate, although humidity can continue to remain high.
In neighbouring Haryana, weather is expected to remain very warm, with hazy sunshine likely in several areas. The maximum temperature may rise to around 37 degrees Celsius, while most parts of the state are expected to remain dry. No weather warning has been issued for Haryana, though rain activity could pick up in parts of northern India later in the week.
Rajasthan is also likely to remain hot and predominantly sunny. Temperatures may reach around 36 degrees Celsius, with the IMD issuing no weather warning for either eastern or western parts of the state.
Bihar, however, is expected to experience more unsettled conditions, with cloudy skies, thunderstorms and rain likely at several places. The IMD has issued a warning for heavy rainfall, along with thunderstorms and lightning, urging residents to remain cautious during periods of severe weather.
Odisha may witness partly cloudy conditions accompanied by thunderstorms in some areas. Temperatures are likely to remain in the lower 30s. The weather department has issued a heavy-rain warning for the state and cautioned about thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds in some areas.
In Himachal Pradesh, partly sunny skies and isolated showers are expected, particularly during the afternoon. While no major weather warning has been issued, scattered rainfall remains possible.
Uttarakhand is likely to witness cloudy spells and rain, especially during the afternoon. The IMD has warned of thunderstorms, lightning and intense to very intense spells of rain at isolated locations across several districts.
–IANS
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