The government issued a warning of extremely dangerous weather. It warns that during the next three hours, some areas of the region may witness severe thunderstorms with wind speeds ranging between 70 and 90 km per hour, and reaching speeds of up to 100 km per hour. Lightning, moderate to heavy rain and possible hailstorms are also expected. The authorities advised residents to be careful and take the necessary safety precautions.
A strong weather system moving in from Haryana is expected to bring sudden thunderstorm, lightning and strong winds across Delhi tonight, according to the Met. Indian Meteorological Department. A yellow alert has been issued. Rains are expected in Delhi soon, says IMD. Satellite images show a large cloud system (rain/thunder clouds) moving towards the capital.
This system has developed due to intense convection over Haryana and is now shifting east towards the capital, and its impact is likely to be felt after a short delay later in the evening, the Met department said.
For residents, this means that the weather is expected to change sharply after a very hot day. Calm or dry conditions during the evening may quickly turn stormy as the system approaches.
What is Delhi expected to witness?
Delhi is likely to see rain in most areas, with moderate rain in some isolated pockets. Along with this, Thunderstorms and lightning are expected to develop throughout the city.
The most important feature of this system is the strong winds. Wind speeds are expected to reach 60-70 km/h, with gusts reaching 80 km/h. For residents, this may look like sudden strong gusts of wind that may shake trees, stir up dust, and disturb outdoor objects.
What does this mean for residents?
For people who live in Delhi: This type of weather can cause short-term disruption to daily life. Strong winds may cause branches to fall or loose objects to be displaced from rooftops and balconies. Lightning activity also means that outdoor movement becomes risky during a storm window.
Travel during peak storm hours may become difficult due to reduced visibility due to rain and wind. Power outages are also possible in some areas, especially when lightning and strong winds intensify.
Warning level and safety message
The IMD has placed this situation under advisory level “Be Prepared/Take Action”. This is not a severe emergency like a hurricane, but it is strong enough to require caution.
For residents, this means staying indoors during the storm is the safest option. It is also important to secure loose items such as flower pots, outdoor furniture and decking materials before the wind blows.
Delhi weather today: June 11
Even as the storm approaches, Delhi is still experiencing sweltering conditions. Today’s temperature is around 41.76°C, with a possible high of 44.04°C. Humidity remains low and winds are currently moderate.
