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Delhi-NCR Forecast: Partly Sunny Skies, Intermittent Rain Expected
Delhi-NCR may have some sunshine on Friday, but clouds and rain are also expected.
The rain will probably come in short spells instead of lasting all day.
Temperatures may stay between 27 and 35 degrees Celsius.
The weather department has also warned about isolated heavy rain on August 20 and August 22.
Other parts of India may receive widespread rain in the next few days.
Mumbai could get thunderstorms and then cooler, breezier weather.
Doctors are asking people to watch for flu-like symptoms because H1N1 and other respiratory infections are being reported more often.
Delhi had 1,344 H1N1 cases by early August, compared with 229 during the same period last year.
Air quality in Delhi was also poor at several monitoring stations.
Delhi-NCR is likely to see partly sunny to generally cloudy skies with intermittent light to moderate rain.
Temperatures in Delhi are forecast to range from 27 to 35 degrees Celsius.
The IMD has forecast isolated heavy rainfall over Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi on August 20 and August 22.
Widespread rain is expected across several Indian regions, including the Himalayas, central and eastern India, the Northeast and parts of the west coast.
Delhi recorded 1,344 H1N1 cases by early August, while air quality remained in the poor category at several monitoring stations.
- Who
- Delhi-NCR residents, the India Meteorological Department and doctors advising precautions.
- What
- Delhi-NCR is forecast to experience partly sunny or cloudy skies, intermittent rain and temperatures of 27–35 degrees Celsius.
- Where
- Delhi-NCR, with rain also expected across several regions of India and thunderstorms possible in Mumbai.
- When
- Friday, with additional isolated heavy-rain forecasts for August 20 and August 22.
- Why
- The India Meteorological Department expects continued wet weather, while humid and fluctuating conditions are associated with increased reports of respiratory infections.
Key facts
- Delhi temperature
- 27–35 degrees Celsius
- Expected Delhi weather
- Partly sunny to generally cloudy, with intermittent light to moderate rain
- Heavy-rain alert
- Isolated heavy rainfall forecast over Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi on August 20 and August 22
- H1N1 cases
- Delhi recorded 1,344 cases by early August, compared with 229 during the corresponding period last year
- Delhi air quality
- Poor category at several monitoring stations; Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 242
- Mumbai forecast
- Thunderstorms followed by relatively cool and breezy conditions; temperatures of 25–31 degrees Celsius
Sources
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