Delhi experienced a much-needed respite from scorching temperatures on Tuesday as heavy rains and strong winds swept through various parts of the city. The sudden change in weather was attributed to a Western Disturbance and a cyclonic circulation over north Pakistan and northeast Rajasthan, according to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD).
The IMD forecasted the impact of a new Western Disturbance expected to affect northwest India from April 26 onwards. Prior to this, thunderstorms with the potential for hailstorm and precipitation were predicted over areas including Gohana, Meham, Rohtak, and Bhiwani in Haryana, as well as Amroha and Garhmukteshwar in Uttar Pradesh.
The weather forecast also included thunderstorms with light to moderate rain and gusty winds (speed ranging from 30 to 40 km/h) over areas in the National Capital Region (NCR) such as Ballabhgarh, Safidon, Jind, Panipat, Gannaur, Sonipat, Tosham, Kharkhoda, Rewari, and Bawal in Haryana. Similar conditions were expected in Moradabad, Rampur, Sambhal, and Billari in Uttar Pradesh, as well as Bhiwari and Kotputli in Rajasthan.
Specific predictions for Delhi and its adjacent areas included light to moderate rain over isolated places in Narela, Bawana, Alipur, Burari, Kanjhawala, Rohini, Badili, and Model Town. The NCR region, including Gurugram and Manesar, was also expected to experience light to moderate rain. In Haryana, areas like Kaithal, Narwana, Karnal, Rajaund, Assandh, Hansi, Charkhi Dadri, Mattanhail, Sohana, Palwal, Nuh, and Aurangabad were mentioned in the forecast. Similarly, areas in Uttar Pradesh such as Gangoh, Shamli, Kandhla, Baraut, Bagpat, Khekra, Siyana, Milak, Chandausi, Anupshahar, Bahajoi, Bareilly, Shikarpur, Khurja, and Jattari were expected to receive rainfall. Rajasthan’s Tizara and Khairthal were also included in the forecast.
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