New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) Delhi-NCR is likely to experience partly cloudy skies, hazy sunshine and hot weather on Saturday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting a maximum temperature of around 36 degrees Celsius and a minimum of nearly 26 degrees Celsius.
Weather conditions across Delhi-NCR are expected to remain predominantly warm to very warm during the day. Temperatures in the morning and night are likely to hover between 25 and 28 degrees Celsius, while daytime readings could rise to 35-37 degrees Celsius. No specific rain warning has been indicated for Delhi, although weather conditions may vary across the region.
In Noida, residents are likely to face hot and humid conditions, with partly cloudy to variable skies. While most forecasts indicate warm to very hot weather, a brief spell of rain cannot be ruled out in some areas.
Gurugram is also expected to remain hot and largely dry, with hazy sunshine during the day. The maximum temperature is likely to touch around 37 degrees Celsius, while the minimum could remain close to 27 degrees Celsius. People venturing outdoors have been advised to remain prepared for high daytime temperatures.
Ghaziabad is likely to see mostly clear to sunny skies, with the mercury expected to reach around 35 degrees Celsius. The minimum temperature may remain around 27 degrees Celsius, with no major weather warning indicated for the city.
Meanwhile, the Meteorological Department has issued a heavy to torrential rainfall alert for 21 states for August 29, including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and several other regions. The warning also covers the possibility of strong winds, with gusts reaching up to 85 kmph in some areas.
Authorities have urged farmers, fishermen and the general public to exercise caution in view of the adverse weather conditions. Strong winds may also lead to the uprooting of trees and could create difficulties for commuters and travellers.
People planning to travel through forested or densely wooded areas have been advised to check the latest weather updates before beginning their journey. Eastern India is likely to remain particularly vulnerable over the next few hours, with warnings of lightning and thunderstorms issued for several districts.
Meanwhile, air quality in the national Capital continued to remain a concern, with several monitoring stations recording elevated pollution levels. Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 376, while Wazirpur reported 220. IIT Delhi recorded 184 and CRRI Mathura Road 181.
Other stations included Burari Crossing (134), North Campus DU (138), IGI Airport T3 (127), Pusa (117), Aya Nagar (128), Lodhi Road (123), Shadipur (105), DTU (104), Mandir Marg (119), Punjabi Bagh (138), Ashok Vihar (142), Jahangirpuri (155), Narela (121), Nehru Nagar (149), JNU (113), Talkatora Garden (110) and Cantonment Area (71).
–IANS
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