New Delhi, May 6
Rainfall: Weather was mainly dry over the region.
Temperatures: Past 24 hours change: The maximum temperatures rose in Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan and Uttaranchal and changed little elsewhere.
Departure:
This was markedly above normal in Jammu and Kashmir and Rajasthan, appreciably above normal in Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Punjab, above normal in west Uttar Pradesh and Uttaranchal and normal in the rest of the region. The highest temperature in the region was 47.7°C recorded at Sriganganagar (Rajasthan).
Forecast valid until the morning of May 8: Rain/thundershowers are likely at isolated places in Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab and Uttaranchal. Isolated duststorm/thunderstorm is likely in Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.
Forecast for Delhi and neighbourhood valid until the morning of May 8: Heat wave conditions will prevail in Delhi. Mainly clear sky with dust raising winds. Likely to become partly cloudy during evening/night with possibility of duststorm/thunderstorm accompanied by squall in some areas. The maximum temperature will be around 44°C.
Farmers weather bulletin for Delhi forecast valid until the morning of May 8: Duststorm/thunderstorm is likely at a few places. Squall with wind speed exceeding 65 kmph is likely at isolated places.
Outlook for the subsequent two days:
No large change.
