Tue Dec 24 15:20:00 UTC 2024: ## Delhi Gets a Respite from Cold Wave as Drizzle Brings Relief

**NEW DELHI –** Delhiites have received a much-needed respite from the recent cold wave, thanks to a spell of drizzle brought on by a Western Disturbance. Tuesday morning saw the minimum temperature reach a relatively balmy 9.9 degrees Celsius, two degrees above the season’s average.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light rain or drizzle for the next three days (December 26-28), accompanied by strong winds. While the strong winds will be present primarily on December 27th, with speeds reaching 30-40 km/h, the overall effect is expected to keep temperatures mild through December 30th, with minimum temperatures potentially reaching 12 degrees Celsius.

The IMD has issued a yellow alert for December 27th, predicting cloudy skies and light to moderate rain or showers with thunderstorms. Light fog or mist is also anticipated in the mornings of December 26th, 28th, 29th, and 30th. While light rain or drizzle is possible on the 26th and 28th, December 29th and 30th are forecast to be sunny with clear skies. Maximum temperatures are expected to remain between 20 and 21 degrees Celsius throughout the week.

However, minimum temperatures will fluctuate, potentially dropping to 8 degrees Celsius on December 25th, 26th, 29th and 30th, and rising to 12 degrees Celsius on the 27th and 28th. Similar weather conditions are expected for NCR areas including Faridabad, Gurugram, Ghaziabad, and Noida.

IMD scientist Naresh Kumar stated that parts of Northwest India have experienced rainfall and snowfall in higher altitudes. He added that a strong Western Disturbance is expected to arrive on the night of December 26th, potentially bringing hail and thunderstorms to Northwest and Central India. Light to moderate snowfall is also predicted in the Himalayan region on December 27th and 28th. He warned that a shift in wind direction could lead to a temperature drop in Punjab, Haryana, Delhi-NCR, and Rajasthan in the next two days, with Rajasthan and Haryana potentially experiencing a cold wave with temperatures plummeting to 4 degrees Celsius.

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