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July 7, 2026 4:47 PM

IMD issues Yellow alert for Delhi-NCR as light rain brings relief from heat

With rain in the national capital, Delhi residents got relief from the heat as the India Meteorological Department forecast more showers and thunderstorms across Delhi-NCR over the next five days. Delhi-NCR is likely to witness cloudy skies with spells of light to moderate rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds over the next few days. The IMD has forecast temperatures to remain between 32 and 37 degrees Celsius during this period. According to the district-wise forecast issued by Urban Meteorolog...

June 9, 2026 1:01 PM

Delhi to swelter till Wednesday; western disturbance may bring rain from June 11

Delhi is likely to remain under intense heat through Wednesday, with maximum temperatures forecast between 42 degrees Celsius and 44 degrees Celsius before thunderstorms and rain bring relief later this week, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Tuesday. A fresh western disturbance is expected to affect northwest India from June 11, triggering thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds and light rainfall over the national capital. Under its influence, daytime temperatures in Delhi are f...

June 3, 2026 3:38 PM

Cabinet approves ₹9,585-crore scheme to replace old trucks and buses in Delhi-NCR

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved a two-year scheme aimed at replacing older trucks and buses operating in the Delhi-NCR region with cleaner BS-VI-compliant or electric vehicles. The initiative will be funded through the National Capital Region Planning Board (NCRPB) under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs and will be implemented by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas in coordination wit...

June 3, 2026 9:31 AM

IMD predicts week-long spell of rain, thunderstorms in Delhi-NCR

Delhi-NCR is likely to witness a week-long spell of thunderstorms and rainfall, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The weather agency has forecast that temperatures in the national capital will remain below 40 degrees Celsius until June 5. On Tuesday, Delhi recorded a maximum temperature of 37.7 degrees Celsius, which was 2.3 degrees Celsius below the seasonal average. The relatively mild weather conditions over the past few days have provided some relief to reside...

May 21, 2026 10:11 AM

Delhi-NCR swelters under severe heatwave; IMD warns temperature may hit 47 degrees

The scorching summer heat has made life extremely difficult for people in the national capital and surrounding areas, with Delhi-NCR reeling under intense heatwave conditions. In its latest night weather bulletin, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warned that the mercury in Delhi could touch a dangerous 47 degrees Celsius on Thursday. Amid the continuously rising temperatures, the weather department has maintained a strong heatwave alert for the capital. The biggest concern for residen...

May 20, 2026 10:47 AM

Delhi-NCR braces for intense heatwave as temperature may reach 46 degrees; orange alert issued

Delhi-NCR is expected to witness even harsher weather conditions this week, with the mercury likely to rise to nearly 46 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The weather agency has issued an orange alert for the region, warning residents of prolonged heatwave-like conditions over the coming days. The IMD stated that Delhi, along with Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh, is likely to face severe heat during the week. It has also warned of unusually war...

May 18, 2026 9:45 AM

Delhi-NCR braces for intense heatwave as temperatures may touch 45°C: IMD

Residents across Delhi-NCR are likely to face intense heatwave conditions over the next few days as temperatures continue to rise sharply across the region. The India Meteorological Department has forecast severe heat and dry weather till May 23, with daytime temperatures expected to range between 42 and 45 degrees Celsius. The weather department has issued a yellow alert for May 19 and 20, warning people about possible heatwave conditions and advising them to avoid unnecessary outdoor exposure...

April 20, 2026 10:21 AM

Delhi-NCR temp crosses 40; yellow alert issued for heatwave; air quality worsens

The heat across Delhi-NCR has begun to intensify, with temperatures soaring past the 40 degrees Celsius mark. According to the latest forecast by the India Meteorological Department, the region is set to experience even higher temperatures in the coming days. In view of the rising heat, the department has issued a ‘yellow alert’ for a heatwave, effective over the next two days, urging residents to remain cautious. As per the IMD, the maximum temperature across NCR is expected to hover aroun...

March 20, 2026 11:55 AM

Rain brings relief across Delhi-NCR; IMD issues yellow alert

Heavy rainfall lashed several parts of Delhi-NCR, bringing much-needed relief from rising temperatures, even as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast more showers and issued a yellow alert for rain and thunderstorms on Friday. The intermittent rainfall over the past two days has significantly eased the warmer conditions that had prevailed in the city. According to the latest data, the Safdarjung observatory has recorded 9.4 mm of rainfall so far this month, nearing the normal month...

March 18, 2026 2:15 PM

Rain likely in Delhi-NCR over next three days; IMD forecasts wider showers across India

Residents of the National Capital Region (NCR) can expect a spell of pleasant weather as rainfall is likely over the next three days, from March 19 to March 21, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The anticipated showers are expected not only to bring relief from rising temperatures but also to improve the region’s air quality. As per the latest forecast, the weather in Delhi-NCR on March 18 is expected to remain predominantly clear, with the maximum temperature likely to ...