The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted light rain for the national capital on Friday, June 7. This will be accompanied by dust storms or thunderstorms and strong surface winds blowing at speeds of 25 to 35 kmph, occasionally gusty throughout the day.

The regional meteorological centre in New Delhi has predicted a partly cloudy sky with very light rain and strong gusty winds. The maximum temperature is expected to be around 43 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature will likely be 29 degrees Celsius.

“Partly cloudy sky. Dust storm/thunderstorm with very light rain. Strong surface winds (speed 25-35 kmph) occasionally in gusty during the day,” the regional meteorological centre, New Delhi, said in its weather forecast for Friday. The maximum temperature is likely to settle at 43 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature at 29 degrees Celsius.

According to the latest IMD bulletin, isolated to scattered light rainfall with thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds (40-50 kmph) is expected over Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh-Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan on June 6 and 7. A dust storm is anticipated over these regions on June 6 and in Rajasthan on June 6 and 7. Isolated hailstorms are likely over West Rajasthan on June 7.