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Heavy rains, accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning, battered Delhi and its surrounding areas on Tuesday, March 31, throwing normal lives out of gear. Earlier in the day, an orange alert was issued by the weather department, expecting lightning and thunderstorms across many parts of the city.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted gusty winds to reach speeds of 40–50 kmph, with occasional gusts up to 60 kmph.
What does an orange alert means?
An orange alert indicates that residents should be prepared for potentially disruptive weather conditions. Hailstorms may also occur in isolated areas of the NCR region.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the predominant surface wind is expected to be from the southwest, with speeds of up to 15 kmph during the afternoon. Wind speed is likely to gradually decrease, dropping below 10 kmph from the southeast direction during the evening and night.
Despite the rain activity, daytime temperatures are expected to remain above normal, the IMD added.
The city recorded a minimum temperature of 19.4 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, while the maximum temperature is likely to hover around 33 degrees Celsius.
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