A drastic drop in temperatures has given Delhi-NCR residents a welcome break from the intense summer heat. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that the capital recorded a maximum temperature of 35.8°C on Sunday—a significant 4.2 degrees below normal for this time of the year.
What Triggered the Sudden Temperature Drop?
According to weather experts, the cooler conditions are the result of recent rain and thunderstorm activity over the region.
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The Cause: An active Western Disturbance—a weather pattern originating over the Mediterranean that brings sudden rain—is currently moving over Rajasthan and central Pakistan, spilling over into Delhi-NCR.
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Rainfall Recorded: The city received 0.9 mm of rainfall in the 24-hour period ending Saturday morning.
Looking Ahead: The First Week of June
While the immediate rainy spell is beginning to weaken and move away, the weather outlook for early June remains relatively favorable:
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Gradual Rise: Temperatures are expected to climb slowly starting today as the rain system clears out.
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No Heatwave Alert: Despite the rising mercury, meteorologists from Skymet Weather have confirmed that no heatwave conditions are expected to hit Delhi during the first week of June.
