Delhi Braces for Rain, Thundershowers as IMD Issues Yellow Alert

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{ "title": "Delhi Braces for Rain, Thundershowers as IMD Issues Yellow Alert", "article": "Delhi is in for a wet and chilly week, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting rain and thundershowers accompanied by strong gusty winds. A yellow alert has been issued for the city, with the maximum temperature expected to reach 19 degrees Celsius and the minimum around 9 degrees Celsius on Tuesday. The capital's air quality is also a concern, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 281, categorizing it as 'poor.' The city's weather is being influenced by an intense western disturbance, which is expected to bring rain and snow to several parts of the western Himalayan region. According to the IMD, the western disturbance will cause light to moderate rainfall and snowfall in the western Himalayas on January 27 and 28, with isolated heavy rain or snow and hailstorms possible on January 27. The adjoining plains of northwest India can also expect light to moderate rainfall, along with isolated thunderstorms or hailstorms and wind speeds reaching 40-50 km/h and gusting up to 60 km/h. Delhi's weekly forecast is as follows: - January 27: Rain or thundershowers with strong gusty winds, minimum temperature around 9°C, and maximum near 19°C. - January 28: Moderate fog, particularly in the morning, with reduced visibility, minimum temperature around 12°C, and maximum near 18°C. - January 29-31: Moderate fog in the early hours, with temperatures ranging from around 9°C to near 19°C. - February 1: Moderate fog in the morning hours, with temperatures ranging from around 9°C to approximately 21°C. It's worth noting that Delhi experienced its coldest Republic Day in five years on Monday, with temperatures last falling this low in 2021. The sharp dip in minimum temperature was caused by clear skies and sustained icy northwesterly winds over the weekend."