Rain, Dust Storm Likely in Delhi Today; Rajasthan Sizzles Above 45°C

IMD predicts light rain and thunderstorms for Delhi, while Rajasthan braces for strong winds and dust storms starting April 20 to relieve scorching heat.

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April 19, 2025: 📍 Delhi Weather Forecast:
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast partly cloudy skies for Delhi on Saturday, with a possibility of light rain, thunderstorms, and dust storms accompanied by winds gusting up to 60 kmph.

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• Friday’s weather: Brief showers and gusty winds provided temporary respite across Delhi.
  • Rainfall: Narela, Pitampura, and Mayur Vihar saw 0.5 mm rainfall
  • Temperature dip: Pusa dropped from 36°C to 27°C, Pitampura from 37°C to 27°C
• Sunday onwards: Partly cloudy skies expected. No rain likely till April 24.
• Friday high: 41°C, which is 4.2°C above normal

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🔥 Rajasthan Heatwave:
Multiple regions in Rajasthan crossed the 45°C mark on Friday.

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• Top temperatures recorded:
  • Churu & Ganganagar: 45.4°C
  • Chittorgarh: 45.2°C
  • Kota & Vanasthali: 45.1°C
  • Pilani: 44.9°C
• Relief on the horizon:
  Strong dust storms and 30–40 kmph winds expected in Jodhpur, Bikaner, and Kota divisions from April 20, possibly bringing a 2–4°C drop in temperature.
• IMD Alerts:
  • Severe heatwave in isolated pockets of Rajasthan today
  • Madhya Pradesh to experience heatwave today
  • Hot and humid weather to persist in Marathwada, Madhya Maharashtra, and Gujarat

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🌧️ Rain Forecast – East, Northeast & South India:

• Heavy rain:
  • April 19: Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim, Assam, Meghalaya
  • April 22–24: Arunachal Pradesh
  • April 21–24: Assam, Meghalaya
  • April 24: Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura
  • April 21: Thundersqualls likely in Odisha
• Southern Peninsula:
  • Kerala & Mahe: Light to moderate rain + thunder expected daily for 7 days
  • Other South regions: Isolated to scattered rainfall likely

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