Rain Alert in Delhi for Today and Tomorrow; Dense Fog to Blanket the Capital

New Delhi: Residents of Delhi are advised to brace for rain and thunderstorms over the next two days, accompanied by dense morning fog. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for both days.

Current Weather Conditions
On Saturday, Delhi experienced bright sunshine in the morning, with the maximum temperature reaching 22.6°C, slightly above the normal by 0.5°C, and a minimum temperature of 7.7°C, 0.7°C below normal. Humidity levels ranged from 83% to 100%.

Forecast for Today (31 January)
The IMD predicts thunderstorms, strong winds, and light rain in the evening. Morning hours will witness moderate to dense fog, and wind speeds could reach 30–40 km/h.

Forecast for Tomorrow (1 February)
Dense fog will continue in the morning, with light rain accompanied by gusty winds expected in the evening. Temperatures are likely to range between a maximum of 18°C and a minimum of 10°C. Rainfall is expected to ease after tomorrow.

Extended Outlook (2–5 February)
No significant rainfall is expected during this period, though chilly winds will persist. Maximum temperatures are forecasted around 18°C, with minimum temperatures between 9–10°C.

Reason for Rainfall
The weekend rainfall is attributed to a Western Disturbance activated over the western Himalayan region late Friday night. A cyclonic system is also likely to form over western Rajasthan and northern Punjab, creating a convergence zone over Delhi, northeastern Rajasthan, and southwestern Uttar Pradesh.

Impact on the Capital
As a result, showers with thunderstorms may continue for the next 2–3 days. High-level clouds will blanket Delhi and surrounding areas, becoming denser by Saturday evening. Light rain is expected after midnight or early morning.

What is a Convergence Zone?
A convergence zone is a region where winds from different directions meet. As the air converges and rises, it cools, forming clouds, which increases the likelihood of rain, thunderstorms, or storms in that area.