The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday issued red and orange alert for parts of Delhi-NCR on Thursday. It has also forecast cloudy skies on Karwa Chauth, raising concerns over the visibility of the moon in the evening.
The rainfall warning remains in effect until 5:20 pm.
North Delhi and South West Delhi are under an orange alert, while Gurugram and Central Delhi are under a yellow alert, according to the IMD’s nowcast.
Earlier reporting noted: NEW DELHI: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for rain in Delhi-NCR on Thursday, forecasting a generally cloudy sky with spells of rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds. Earlier reporting noted: The unsettled weather is expected to continue on Friday, with the IMD forecasting thunderstorms accompanied by rain. The unsettled weather could affect Karwa Chauth rituals, as women observing the fast traditionally wait for the moon to appear before breaking their fast. The IMD has forecast light to moderate rainfall at several places, accompanied by lightning and gusty winds. Conditions are likely to remain cloudy as the weather system brings a spell of rainfall to the national capital and adjoining areas.
Isolated hailstorms are also likely over Delhi, Haryana and Chandigarh on October 29 and 30, according to the weather department. Earlier reporting noted: The maximum and minimum temperatures in Delhi are expected to settle at 27 degrees Celsius and 17 degrees Celsius, respectively, on Thursday. Wind speeds could reach 40-50 kmph during the morning, while winds of 30-40 kmph are likely during the rest of the day.
Weatherman Navdeep Dhaiya has also warned that persistent showers and cloud cover could make the evening moon sighting difficult. Frequent spells of varied-intensity showers will continue throughout the day along with cloudy conditions in Delhi NCR, Haryana, West UP and Chandigarh. Moon sighting is not expected at night due to overcast conditions; plan accordingly.
The minimum temperature is expected to settle at around 19 degrees Celsius, while the maximum is likely to reach 26 degrees Celsius on October 29. Delhi is likely to witness moderate rain under generally cloudy skies on October 29, with the minimum temperature at 19 degrees Celsius and the maximum at 26 degrees Celsius, as per IMD’s weekly forecast.
Highlighting the likely impact across Delhi-NCR and neighbouring regions, he said, “Karwa Chauth fasting to be impacted by weather!
