Heavy rains in Delhi-NCR brought down the mercury; Gurugram saw a significant drop of 12°C. Find out what the weather will be like for the next three days Weather became pleasant due to heavy rain in Delhi-NCR: Mercury dropped to 12°C in many areas; Know the weather update till 31st May

Drops of relief have finally rained for the people of Delhi-NCR, who have been facing scorching heat, humidity and record-breaking heatwave for the last several days. The strong storm and heavy rain in the capital and its surrounding areas on Thursday evening has completely changed the weather. After this relief rain, a huge drop in the temperature of Delhi-NCR has been recorded. In many areas the mercury dropped to around 10°C to 12°C, which has brought great relief to the people from the scorching heat.

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has now issued a new orange alert of thunderstorms and rain from today (Friday) till May 31. Let us know how much the temperature has dropped in your area and how the weather is going to be for the next three days.

How much heat has fallen in your area? (Temperature Drop Stats)

After this sudden rain on Thursday evening, within just a few hours, a huge drop in temperature ranging from 5°C to 12°C was seen at different weather stations in Delhi and NCR.

  • Gurugram: The biggest relief was found in this area of ​​NCR, where the mercury reached near 12°C Till rolled down.

  • Ayanagar: Even in the temperature here 11°C A tremendous decline was recorded.

  • Mehrauli: The temperature in this historical area is around 10°C Till came down.

  • Narayana: The temperature here is around 6°C A shortage was observed.

This sudden change is also very special because just before this the mercury had crossed 45°C in many areas of Delhi. Even the nights were so hot that the minimum temperature recorded on 21 May was 31.9°C, one of the most uncomfortable nights of the season.

Where was how much rain recorded?

According to Meteorological Department data, light to moderate showers occurred in different parts of Delhi between 5:30 pm and 8:30 pm on Thursday:









weather station name Total rainfall recorded (in mm)
Safdarjung 3.3mm
Palam 3.1mm
Pitampura 0.5 mm
Mayur Vihar 0.5 mm
Jafarpur 0.5 mm

Why did the weather change? Scientists told the reason

Opinion of meteorologists:

Senior scientist of IMD, Akhil Srivastava said that three big atmospheric systems have become active simultaneously in the plains of North-West India. First – a very active one over the Himalayan region western disturbance (Western Disturbance) is formed. Second – one over Rajasthan induced cyclonic circulation It is ready. Third – with these two Moisture filled winds coming from the Bay of Bengal Have met. The coming together of these three increased the humidity level in the air, creating favorable conditions for thunderstorms and pre-monsoon rains.

How will be the weather of Delhi-NCR till 31st May?

According to the Meteorological Department, this activity of rain and dust storm in Delhi-NCR 31 May (Sunday) It is likely to continue till now. According to weather experts (Skymet Weather), this round of pre-monsoon rains is much stronger than the showers that occurred in April and early May this year. Today i.e. on Friday, the intensity of this storm may increase further, due to which widespread rain will be seen across Delhi. After this this weather system will gradually shift towards Gujarat. During this time, strong winds with a speed of 50 kilometers per hour are also expected, due to which Delhi Airport has also issued an advisory in view of the possibility of delay or cancellation of flights.

Respite till Sunday, but the ‘torture of the sun’ will return again

If you are thinking after seeing this pleasant weather that summer is over forever, then be a little careful. Weather experts have warned that this period of rain and cold winds will last only till Sunday (May 31), due to which the mercury will remain around 34°C to 35°C. This moisture present in the air will be completely cleared from June 1 and after this the dry and scorching westerly winds will once again slowly return to the region. The result will be that from the beginning of next week the temperature will rise again. Sharp rise of 5°C to 6°C Can be seen. So enjoy this weekend to the fullest, because from next week Suraj Dev is going to return to his old colors again.