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- Possibility of rain, thunder, lightning in Punjab, Haryana, UP, Rajasthan.
- Temperature will increase in Delhi-NCR, warning of heat wave also.
- There were signs of early arrival of monsoon in South India.
- Children and elderly people should take health precautions in summer.
The weather patterns across the country are changing day by day. Sometimes bright sunshine and sometimes light rain. According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), there is a possibility of light to moderate rain, thunder, lightning and strong winds in Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Western Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh on May 15 and 16. During this period the wind speed can go up to 40-50 km per hour. Even in the national capital Delhi, the scorching sun and heat are troubling people. According to IMD, the temperature in Delhi-NCR may increase rapidly in the coming days and the speed of heat wave may also increase.
On Friday (May 15), the sky was partly cloudy in the national capital and light rain was recorded in some areas. On Friday, the minimum temperature in Delhi was 26.2 degrees Celsius and the maximum temperature was 39.8 degrees Celsius.
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How was the weather in the last 24 hours?
According to IMD, during the last 24 hours, the maximum temperature in Delhi has increased by 1-2 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature has fallen by 2-5 degrees Celsius. In the last 24 hours, south-westerly winds blew in Delhi, whose speed was 15 to 20 km per hour and with gusts reaching up to 48 km per hour. The maximum temperatures in Ghaziabad and Gurugram were 38.2 and 39.0 degrees Celsius respectively. The temperature in Noida was also 39.0 degrees Celsius.
How will be the weather of Delhi today?
There will be no major change in the maximum temperature in Delhi during the next 2 days, after that it will increase by 1-2 degrees Celsius in the next 24 hours. According to the Meteorological Department, today Saturday (May 16) the minimum temperature is likely to be between 23-25 degrees Celsius and the maximum temperature is likely to be between 40-42 degrees Celsius. IMD estimates that the sky will be clear today. During this period the wind speed is expected to be 10-15 km/hour. At the same time, the temperature in Noida and Ghaziabad is also likely to cross 40 degrees Celsius.
Caution advised
The Meteorological Department estimates that this time monsoon may arrive early. IMD has indicated that monsoon may start prematurely in South India and it may also impact the weather in North India. In such a situation, there may be a change in the weather of Delhi in the coming week. At present, in view of the rising temperatures and heat wave, the Meteorological Department has advised children, elderly people and people suffering from chronic diseases to be careful. Heat can increase their health problems. Apart from this, in view of the heat, it has been advised to wear light and loose-fitting cotton clothes.
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