Tue May 20 15:30:00 UTC 2025: **News Article:**
**Delhi Braces for Potential Thunderstorms and Dust Storms in the Coming Days**
**New Delhi:** Delhiites can expect a change in weather conditions over the next few days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting partly cloudy skies, thunderstorms, and light showers. The temperature is also expected to drop slightly.
According to the IMD, the next three days will be “slightly more favorable” for light thunderstorms and dust storms in the capital. An easterly wind shift will increase humidity levels, making the atmosphere feel more moist. The intensity and spread of these activities may increase starting May 25th (Sunday).
On Tuesday, Delhi experienced a rise in both maximum and minimum temperatures. The maximum temperature reached 41.8 degrees Celsius, 1.4 degrees above normal, while the minimum temperature was recorded at 28.7 degrees Celsius, 2.2 degrees above normal. Five locations in Delhi recorded maximum temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius on Tuesday.
However, the IMD has ruled out the possibility of a heatwave in the capital for the next week.
Weather forecasting website Skymet reported that Delhi has experienced only minor pre-monsoon activity in the past week. Rainfall has been negligible, and the maximum temperature has remained consistently between 40 and 41 degrees Celsius.
Meteorological experts predict continued light pre-monsoon activity, including thunderstorms and dust storms, for the remainder of the week, although these are expected to be short-lived and less intense. No significant rainfall or heavy storms are anticipated in Delhi until May 24th (Saturday).
Two low-level cyclonic circulations are active near Delhi: one over North Punjab and Central Pakistan, and another over South Haryana, Northeast Rajasthan, and Southwest Uttar Pradesh. An east-west trough extending from these circulations, passing near Delhi to Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal, will remain active through the end of the week.
While the main impact of this system will be felt across the Indo-Gangetic plains, Delhi will be on its periphery. Therefore, no widespread or severe weather changes are expected. However, daytime heating may lead to localized thunderstorms and dust storms with gusty winds, particularly in the evening.
Despite the heat, Delhi is not expected to experience a heatwave in May. Temperatures are likely to remain controlled around 40 degrees Celsius, providing relief from extreme heat throughout the month.
The Safdarjung Meteorological Centre recorded a maximum temperature of 42.3 degrees Celsius on May 16, 2025, the highest temperature ever recorded in May.
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