By Delhi’s maximum temperature is expected to rise gradually through the week, from 31-33 degrees Celsius on September 28.
It is expected to reach 32-34 degrees Celsius by September 29.
Temperatures are forecast to climb further to 33-35 degrees Celsius from the following Wednesday.
The city is seeing a break from rain, with partly cloudy skies.
Northern India is gradually transitioning out of the monsoon season.
Temperatures in Delhi are expected to rise further to 33-35 degrees Celsius from the following Wednesday.
Isolated heavy rainfall remains possible in Uttarakhand despite the wider dry spell in northern India.
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are also expected to see isolated heavy showers.
South Interior Karnataka has been flagged for isolated heavy rainfall as well.
The IMD’s forecasts are updated regularly as weather systems shift across the country.
Delhi’s weather has been mixed through September, alternating between rain spells and drier stretches.
Northern India as a whole has been seeing a gradual transition out of the monsoon season in late September.
Weather patterns can vary significantly across India on any given day given the country’s size and diverse geography.
The India Meteorological Department is the government’s nodal agency for weather forecasting and advisories.
Residents in regions with isolated heavy rain warnings are typically advised to stay updated on local alerts.
Uttarakhand’s hilly terrain makes it particularly prone to isolated but intense rainfall events during this period.
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands often see localised heavy rain due to their maritime location in the Bay of Bengal.
South Interior Karnataka includes districts that receive rainfall from both the southwest and northeast monsoon systems.
Delhi’s air quality can also be affected as the city transitions from the monsoon into the drier post-monsoon period.
The IMD typically issues day-wise forecasts covering temperature, rainfall probability and wind conditions for major cities.
New Delhi under clear skies (representative image), Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
