Weather Update: Delhi-NCR receives light rain, IMD warns of thunderstorms and hail

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Delhi-NCR (National Capital Region) woke up to light rain on Saturday morning, attributed to a western disturbance, leading to a dip in minimum temperatures. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had predicted rain for both Friday and Saturday.

«There is an active western disturbance which will impact the region. From Friday, March 1 night onwards there would be light weather activity with very light rain. However, the major impact is likely on Mar 2 with the possibility of thunderstorm, strong winds and light to moderate rain. From Mar 3 onwards, the effect will wear off. The minimum temperature may thus rise due to cloudiness; however, it will significantly drop around March 2,» said Kuldeep Srivastava, senior scientist at India Meteorological Department (IMD).

Delhiites witnessed a light drizzle on Saturday morning, with the sunrise obscured by dark clouds. The IMD forecasted light to moderate rain throughout the day, with certain areas likely to experience hailstorms. An orange alert has been issued for the city, urging residents to stay updated with the weather forecast.

The maximum temperature in Delhi has been recorded at 29.6 degrees Celsius, three degrees higher than usual. The minimum temperature is 10.8 degrees Celsius, two degrees lower than usual. With rainfall expected, the maximum temperature might decrease by up to four degrees Celsius. Consequently, the maximum temperature on Saturday is expected to be around 24 degrees Celsius, with the minimum temperature around 15 degrees Celsius.

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