On Friday morning, heavy rain across Delhi-NCR caused a drop in temperature, bringing colder weather. The rain also contributed to improving air quality in the region.
Cold winds have been blowing since the morning, making the weather chillier.
The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for Delhi from December 27 to 29 due to an active western disturbance.
Rainfall was first observed as light drizzle in some areas, which later turned into heavy downpours.
Alongside Delhi, neighboring cities in the NCR, including Noida, Ghaziabad, and Faridabad, also experienced rain.
The department has forecasted thunder, lightning, and strong winds at speeds of 30-40 kmph during this period.
Weekly Weather Forecast
December 27
The morning will start with mist or moderate fog, followed by a generally cloudy sky throughout the day.
Light to moderate rain or thunderstorms, accompanied by strong winds of 30-40 kmph, are likely. Evening and night hours may also see mist or moderate fog.
December 28
The morning will have mist or light fog in most areas and moderate fog in some.
The sky will remain cloudy, with chances of light to moderate rain or thunderstorms during the day. Nighttime might see mist or light fog.
December 29
The day will start with haze or moderate fog in most places and dense fog in some. The sky is expected to be mostly clear, with light fog or haze returning in the evening and night.
December 30
Expect mist or moderate fog in the morning and a mostly clear sky during the day. Light fog is likely to develop at night.
December 31 and January 1
Both days will see haze or light to moderate fog in the morning, with a mostly clear sky during the day. Evening and night hours are expected to have light fog or haze.
Temperature Outlook
From December 27 to 31, Delhi’s minimum temperature is expected to be around 6.8°C, while the maximum may reach 20.4°C, according to the Meteorological Department.
