Delhi is bracing for a day of partly cloudy skies on Saturday, with light rain and thunderstorms expected in parts of the city. While the capital will not see heavy rainfall, the weather department has warned of dust storms and gusty winds, which could bring some temporary relief from the ongoing heat. Winds are expected to reach speeds of up to 60 km/h, and the possibility of lightning and thunderstorm activity cannot be ruled out. However, Delhiites can expect clearer skies from Sunday onward, with no heatwave warning in place for the coming days.
On Friday, some areas in Delhi, such as Narela and Mayur Vihar, recorded light rainfall, which led to a drop in temperatures. At Pusa, the temperature fell from 36°C to 27°C after the rain, and other areas saw similar drops. The maximum temperature on Friday reached 41°C, which is about 4°C higher than usual for this time of year.
Meanwhile, Rajasthan is enduring extreme heat, with temperatures surpassing 45°C in several cities, including Churu and Ganganagar. The intense conditions have led to a prolonged heatwave across the state, but the weather department has forecast a shift starting Saturday. Dust storms and strong winds are expected to bring a slight drop in temperatures over the next two days, offering some relief to residents. Jodhpur and Bikaner divisions are expected to experience winds ranging from 30 to 40 km/h, along with dust storms, while temperatures are likely to fall by 2-4°C.
The heatwave is also spreading across other regions, with Madhya Pradesh expected to see heatwave conditions on Saturday, and parts of Maharashtra and Gujarat facing hot and humid weather in the coming days. In contrast, the Northeast and East of India are set to experience lighter rains over the next several days, with some regions like West Bengal, Sikkim, and Assam forecast to receive heavy rainfall.
Despite the severity of the heat, these shifts in weather patterns offer a glimpse of hope, as strong winds and rain could bring some relief to the people enduring the intense summer conditions. With temperatures climbing, the unpredictability of weather continues to remind people of the pressing need to adapt and stay prepared.