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**Delhi Weather Takes a Dramatic Turn: Scorching Heat Followed by Evening Showers**
**New Delhi, May 3rd:** Delhi experienced a day of contrasting weather conditions on Friday, with residents enduring scorching heat during the day followed by a welcome relief of showers in the evening. The temperature soared to 42.3 degrees Celsius at the Safdarjung observatory, making it the hottest day of the season. This was 1.9 degrees above normal.
However, the heatwave broke in the late afternoon as clouds gathered and light rain or drizzle swept across the city accompanied by gusty winds. The showers brought down the temperature and cleared the dust that had been plaguing the city for the past two days. Aya Nagar recorded the highest rainfall at 7.2 mm.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast thunderstorms with rain for Saturday, along with strong winds blowing at 30-50 kmph. The maximum temperature is expected to range between 41 and 43 degrees Celsius, and the minimum between 24 and 26 degrees Celsius. A yellow alert has been issued.
According to the weather department, the change in weather is due to a combination of three weather systems: a cyclonic circulation over western Uttar Pradesh, a low-pressure area extending from northwest Uttar Pradesh to northern Bangladesh, and another cyclonic circulation over Haryana.
**Pollution Control Measures Implemented**
In response to the prevailing pollution levels, the Commission for Air Quality Management has implemented the first stage of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). This includes measures like dust control at construction sites, regular water sprinkling on roads, and a ban on open burning of organic and solid waste.
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