03 June,2026 10:47 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
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Delhi-NCR is expected to witness a week of rainfall and thunderstorm activity, bringing continued relief from intense summer heat, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
The weather department has forecast that maximum temperatures across the national capital will remain below the 40 degrees Celsius mark at least until June 5, aided by cloudy conditions and intermittent rain.
Delhi recorded a maximum temperature of 37.7 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, which was 2.3 degrees Celsius below the seasonal average. The relatively mild weather conditions experienced over the past several days have provided respite to residents from the prolonged summer heat.
Data released by the IMD showed that temperatures remained below normal across most monitoring stations in the city.
Ayanagar recorded a maximum temperature of 36.1 degrees Celsius, while Safdarjung, the city's primary weather station, registered a high of 37.7 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 26.8 degrees Celsius. Lodhi Road recorded 36 degrees Celsius, Palam registered 35.9 degrees Celsius, and The Ridge recorded 37.2 degrees Celsius.
According to the IMD, these readings were between 2.5 degrees Celsius and 5 degrees Celsius below normal for this time of the year.
Meteorologists have forecast continued thunderstorm activity accompanied by rainfall across Delhi-NCR over the coming days. The weather pattern is expected to keep temperatures under control while improving overall comfort levels in the region.
The anticipated rainfall may also contribute to improved air quality and help reduce heat stress, particularly during afternoon hours when temperatures typically peak.
However, authorities have advised residents to remain alert for possible traffic disruptions, waterlogging in low-lying areas and gusty winds during periods of intense thunderstorm activity.
Amid the local weather forecast, the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) on Tuesday warned that El Nino conditions are developing in the tropical Pacific Ocean and could influence global weather patterns in the coming months.
According to the WMO, unusually warm ocean temperatures are contributing to the formation of the climate phenomenon, which is often associated with shifts in rainfall patterns, droughts, heatwaves and extreme weather events across different parts of the world.
WMO Secretary-General Celeste Saulo said governments and climate agencies should prepare for the possibility of a strong El Nino event.
"We need to prepare for a potentially strong El Nino event, which will exacerbate drought, heavy rainfall and increase the risk of heatwaves both on land and in the ocean," Saulo said during a press conference in Geneva.
She noted that the previous El Nino episode, which occurred between 2023 and 2024, was among the five strongest on record and contributed to exceptionally high global temperatures in 2024.
The WMO said it will closely monitor climate developments in the coming months and provide updates to governments, humanitarian agencies and sectors vulnerable to weather-related disruptions.
Saulo emphasised the importance of seasonal forecasts and early warning systems in helping countries prepare for potential climate impacts and reducing risks to lives, infrastructure and economic activity.
(With inputs from IANS)
