The climate conditions in Delhi on Sunday were felt favourable as temperatures dropped drastically and makes city cooler than usual. The maximum temperature reached 35.8 degrees Celsius, which is 4.2 degrees lower than the expected average.

According to the IMD, the rainfall level in Delhi reached 0.9 mm up to 8:30 am on Saturday, and no further rainfall was registered till 5:30 pm.

Western Disturbance Behind Rain Activity

According to meteorologists, the cause of rain and thunderstorms in Delhi NCR was the western disturbance which had been occurring in Rajasthan and the central part of Pakistan. This western disturbance had been bringing clouds and showers along with colder weather conditions.

The colder temperatures were welcomed after the hot summer witnessed in the region.

Rain Expected to Continue Until June 4

Weather will be pleasant during the coming days. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), rains and windy weather is expected in the region until June 4. This is predicted that the weather condition is likely to stay calm and keep the daytime temperatures below 40 degrees Celsius at least until June 6.

The weather warning for Monday and Tuesday is yellow; this means that moderate rains coupled with windy weather are anticipated. No colour coded weather warning is predicted on Wednesday and Thursday.

Gradual Rise in Temperature Expected

According to meteorologists, temperatures will continue to rise steadily as the rainy period begins to diminish. Speaking to news agency, Mahesh Palawat of Skymet Weather assured that there will not be any heatwaves in Delhi during the first week of June.

A western disturbance that caused cloudiness and rains in many parts of northern India is likely to leave the state by Monday evening. With its exit, there are chances that favourable weather will return.

Relief Across North India

The same weather system also brought scattered rain, thunderstorms and lower temperatures to parts of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab and Haryana.

Climate scientist Dr Pradeep wrote on social media platform X that "Finally, let's say goodbye to our great friend, the Western Disturbance, which brought us much-needed relief. It is set to leave the Indian subcontinent by late tomorrow night".  

With the departure of the weather system, Delhi is likely to see a gradual return of warmer conditions, though residents can continue to enjoy relief from extreme heat for the next few days.