Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: Heavy rainfall accompanied by gusty winds swept across Delhi-NCR on June 4, providing much-needed relief from the sweltering heat that has gripped the area over the past several days.
A fresh Western Disturbance has become active over the region, bringing the much-anticipated spell of cool showers to the parched plains. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for June 5 as dark clouds covered the skies across the national capital and adjoining areas.
Rainfall has already been recorded in several parts of Delhi, Haryana, and nearby regions, marking a swift transition from the intense heatwave conditions experienced in recent days.
According to meteorologists, the sudden change in weather is being driven by a Western Disturbance, a low-pressure weather system that originates over the Mediterranean region and travels eastward while gathering moisture.
According to the Meteorological Department, wind speeds in several regions reached between 50 and 70 kilometres per hour, causing tree branches to sway violently and disrupting traffic in multiple locations. As per the IMD’s local weather forecast, the maximum temperature on June 4 was projected to be 41 degrees Celsius, with a minimum of 30 degrees Celsius.
Issuing a specific warning, the department had stated that thunderstorms, the possibility of lightning strikes, and gusty winds blowing at speeds of 40 to 50 kilometres per hour could persist throughout the day. For the second day of the Yellow Alert – June 5, the Meteorological Department has once again advised the public to remain vigilant.
