Delhi Weather Today: The city is currently witnessing cold mornings and is likely to see heavy rain for two days. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for March 20 and 21. Residents are advised to make their plans for the weekend accordingly. The rain may hit road traffic, causing significant problems to commuters. It is advisable that they use public transport instead of their private vehicles to avoid disruption. Meanwhile, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi currently stands at 201, as residents continue to struggle for clean air. The situation has persisted for months and may worsen temporarily during the storm period before easing as the week progresses.
A significant improvement is expected from 21st March onwards, as the storms clear and give way to partly cloudy skies. The remaining three days (21–23 Mar) are largely calm with no weather warnings issued. However, humidity spikes notably on the 21st (85), suggesting the air will feel heavy and muggy even as the rain subsides.
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Temperatures stabilise in the 31°C range toward the end of the week, making for warm but manageable conditions.
Key Takeaways:
- Avoid outdoor plans or travel March 19 -21 due to active storm warnings
- Expect relief and clearer conditions from March 21 onward
- High humidity mid-week may still feel uncomfortable despite the absence of rain
Delhi Weather Forecast
March 18: Thunderstorm with rain expected. Temperatures ranging from 17° to 33°C with moderate humidity. No active weather warnings.
March 19: Thunderstorm with rain throughout the day. Temperatures between 20°–30°C. Active weather warning in place — very light to light rainfall with thunderstorm, lightning, and gusty winds of 30-40kmph expected during forenoon, afternoon, evening, and night.
March 20: Continued thunderstorm with rain. Coolest day of the week at 18°–28°C with highest humidity at 75/55. Active weather warning — same as 19-Mar with thunderstorm, lightning, and gusty winds of 30-40kmph persisting across all periods of the day.
March 21: Weather clears up with partly cloudy skies. Temperatures at 15°–30°C. Humidity rises to 85/45, the highest of the week, but no active warnings.
March 22: Partly cloudy skies continue. Mild temperatures at 16°–31°C with humidity at 80/45. No weather warnings.
March 23: Partly cloudy skies with no warnings. Temperatures at 17°–31°C and humidity at 75/50, indicating a stable and pleasant end to the week.
