Severe thunderstorm and strong wind alert issued by IMD, as Delhi experiences relief from intense heatwave

So, Delhi Just Got a Drenching: Delhi experienced a welcome break from the unbearable heat on Sunday with a refreshing shower of rain. The rain brings down temperatures and improves air quality in the city.

In the wake of the heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and thunderstorms, the heatwave patterns have significantly eased, offering relief from the sweltering conditions. To put it bluntly, it's bloody hot out there, but now it's like Mother Nature decided to take a giant piss on Delhi, and it feels fantastic.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a severe thunderstorm and strong wind alert for the city, advising residents to stay indoors. Two thundersqualls accompanied by hailstorm activity were recorded at Safdarjung, with peak wind speeds of up to 104 kmph[6].

Visuals from around the city show heavy rain and strong winds battering the national capital, offering much-needed respite from the heat. But hey, if you're one of those sad sacks who apparently enjoys being roasted alive, don't worry – the climate forecast predicts temperatures are gonna climb back up towards the end of the week[5].

According to the IMD, Delhi can anticipate more of the same cloudy conditions with the possibility of light to moderate rain and thunderstorms over the next few days. Expect temperatures to hover around 33°C to 38°C during this period[1][2][3]. And if you're sick of all this wet nonsense, well, you're out of luck – the heatwave is gonna be back in full force by June 20, with highs reaching around 42°C[5].

In simpler terms, the respite from the heat in Delhi won't last long, so enjoy the rain while it lasts because the heatwave is coming back before you can say, 'Why the freakin' heck is it so damn hot?'.

Enrichment Insight:- Despite the temporary improvement in weather conditions, Delhi can expect temperatures to remain high, with possible heatwave-like conditions and temperatures potentially exceeding 45°C by June 20[5].

[1] https://weather.imd.gov.in/wtwis/iwmseapw.htm[2] https://weather.imd.gov.in/weatherforecast/situation/25355.php[3] https://www.accuweather.com/en/in/new-delhi/110000/weather-forecast/1479167[4] https://www.bcmtouring.com/blog/about-delhi-city/[5] https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/heatwave-delhi-temperatures-touch-44-celsius-chemtankarai-could-cross-45-in-next-one-two-days-134460[6] https://www.hindustantimes.com/delhi-news/intense-wind-speed-up-to-104-kmph-recorded-during-thunderstorms-in-delhi-101652336601039.html

The relief from the heatwave in Delhi is temporary, as temperatures are predicted to climb back up towards the end of the week.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Delhi can anticipate more cloudy conditions with the possibility of light to moderate rain and thunderstorms over the next few days, and high temperatures hovering around 33°C to 38°C during this period.