Rain prediction for Delhi in near future? IMD scientist says western disturbance approaching
Delhi is experiencing severe heatwave conditions, with temperatures exceeding 45 degrees Celsius. A western disturbance is approaching, which may bring rainfall to the region in the coming days. However, the strength of its impact remains uncertain according to meteorologists.
- ▪Delhi recorded its hottest May night in almost 14 years, with a minimum temperature of 31.9 degrees Celsius.
- ▪The India Meteorological Department has issued an 'Orange Alert' for several regions, including Delhi and surrounding areas, due to ongoing heatwave conditions.
- ▪The western disturbance is expected to affect northern India and may lead to rainfall across multiple states, including Delhi and western Uttar Pradesh.
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Rain prediction for Delhi in near future? IMD scientist says western disturbance approachingDelhi recorded its hottest May night in almost 14 years, as the minimum temperature reached 31.9 degrees Celsius on Thursday, the weather office said.Updated on: May 21, 2026 7:09 PM ISTBy HT News DeskShare viaCopy link Delhi-NCR and several areas of north India remain under severe heatwave conditions, while satellite images from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) have shown a western disturbance near the northern region of the country.Satellite observations from the INSAT-3DS weather system on May 21 captured a vast expanse of cloud cover near India, mainly across Afghanistan and Pakistan.
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