Delhi-NCR may see rain accompanied by strong winds on Thursday and Friday as a reported cyclone over the Bay of Bengal moves inland and weakens, according to a report by Live Hindustan – NCR citing the weather department’s forecast. The system is also expected to bring a fall in both daytime and night-time temperatures across the capital region.
The report said the cyclone, identified as ‘Arnab’, began reaching the Andhra Pradesh coast on Wednesday. It is expected to weaken while moving across Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Nepal. The system’s movement could influence weather conditions in Delhi and surrounding areas, with moisture and a change in wind direction contributing to the possibility of light rain in parts of the capital.
The expected shift comes as Delhi’s weather has already begun to cool. The minimum temperature recorded at the Safdarjung weather station was 15.3 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, according to the report. This was 1.9 degrees Celsius above normal, but represented a decline of three degrees over the previous three days. The maximum temperature was 31.5 degrees Celsius, or 0.1 degrees above normal.
At Pusa, the minimum temperature was recorded at 14.7 degrees Celsius. Humidity at Safdarjung ranged from 42% to 94%, indicating substantial variation through the day. The figures reflect the transition from the warmer conditions recorded in Delhi roughly a week earlier, when strong sunshine had kept daytime weather relatively hot.
The report attributed the expected weather change partly to a shift in wind direction towards the north and north-east. Moisture carried by the stronger winds may lead to light rainfall at several locations. For residents, the combination of rain, wind and lower temperatures could affect morning and evening travel, outdoor work and routine movement, although the supplied report does not provide a specific disruption advisory for roads, public transport or schools.
The weather department’s forecast cited in the report placed Wednesday’s maximum temperature between 29 and 31 degrees Celsius and the minimum between 15 and 17 degrees Celsius. Skies were expected to remain partly cloudy during the day, with north-easterly winds dominating.
The immediate urban concern is the speed at which weather conditions may change across the region. Delhi’s roads, footpaths and outdoor public spaces are used intensively throughout the day, while construction and roadside activity remain exposed to wind and rain. However, the supplied report does not specify rainfall quantities, wind-speed thresholds, colour-coded warnings or instructions for municipal agencies.
Residents and city agencies will need to follow subsequent official weather updates for more precise information on rainfall intensity, wind conditions and any local advisories. The next forecast updates will clarify whether the expected rain remains light and localised or develops into a broader weather disruption across Delhi-NCR.
