With heavy rain and hailstorm, Delhi’s sky turned dark on Saturday afternoon while wind speed was recorded 30-40 kmph, said the IMD, adding that this will be the last rain now and the temperature will rise in Delhi.
Clear sky, bright sunshine and soaring temperatures will be witnessed, said the IMD.
While the rain on weekend brought a surprise for Delhiites, it also caused perennial waterlogging and traffic snarls.
According to private weather forecast organisation Skymet, western disturbance is main reason behind the rain and hailstorm activities in the national Capital and adjoining areas. “Since March 3, the national Capital has been receiving on and off rains. These rains have been occurring due to the region being approached by successive western disturbances,” the Skymet said.
“The chances of moderate showers are almost over as the western disturbance is moving away eastwards. Moreover, the trough which was extending from Punjab to Bihar has also shifted northwards over foothills of Uttar Pradesh. The weather of Delhi-NCR will start clearing up from Sunday onward,” it added.
“In fact, for the last many days, day temperatures are below normal by two to three degrees over Delhi and NCR. Moreover, by March 20, we expect Delhi to witness maximum temperatures above 30 degree Celsius. By the end of March, the temperatures of Delhi and NCR may remain between the lower 30s and mid-30s,” the Skymet added.
