The India Meteorological Department (IMD) and private forecasters on Monday stated that the city and adjoining areas could also see light showers and thunderstorms for the next 24 to 48 hours, which will be followed by warm weather. Meanwhile, a heatwave alert was sounded for northwest and central India.

According to Vagaries of the Weather, a popular private weather blog, there are chances of some light patchy rain on May 9 and 10. “Following this, the temperature in the city and adjoining areas is likely to get warmer,” predicted Rajesh Kapadia of Vagaries of the Weather.