Delhi and Lucknow get rain relief as temperatures stay high

In Delhi, a moderate rain shower on Monday evening brought up to 19.4 mm of rainfall to the R‑Z area, with lighter amounts recorded across other parts of the capital. Temperatures remained above normal, with a maximum of 38.1 °C recorded at Safdarjung and minimums ranging from 24.8 °C to 28.6 °C. The Indian Meteorological Department issued a yellow alert for the following day, forecasting cloud cover and the possibility of light to moderate rain, while the Central Pollution Control Board reported a 24‑hour average AQI of 101, classifying the air quality as moderate.

A weather forecast for Lucknow predicts that Tuesday will see scattered showers and thunderstorms, with a maximum temperature of 34 °C and a feels‑like temperature of 38 °C. Humidity is expected to stay around 78 % and wind speeds may reach up to 10 km/h during the periods of gusty activity. The forecast advises residents to prepare for sudden changes in weather conditions and possible brief heavy rain in the evening.