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March 15, 2026 3:18 PM

Rain, thunder and gusty winds bring relief from heat across Delhi-NCR

Residents across Delhi-NCR woke up to rain, thunder and strong winds on Sunday morning, bringing much-needed relief after several days of unusually high temperatures. The sudden shift in weather conditions made the morning cooler and more comfortable for people across the National Capital Region. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Delhi, warning residents of the likelihood of moderate rainfall, lightning and strong, gusty winds during the day. Neighbourin...

January 31, 2026 10:51 AM

IMD predicts light rainfall in Delhi, wet spell may continue next week

Delhi is likely to receive very light to light rainfall today, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a ‘Yellow alert’ for the city. The weather department has predicted a maximum temperature of around 21 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature is expected to hover around 7 degrees Celsius. On Friday morning, Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 7.7 degrees Celsius, with air quality remaining in the poor category. The IMD has also warned that the rainy spell m...

January 23, 2026 11:23 AM

Rain, thunderstorms lash Delhi-NCR, temperature set to drop sharply

Residents of the Delhi–National Capital Region (NCR) woke up to a rainy and cloudy Friday morning as several parts of the region received moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms. The change in weather is expected to bring a sharp drop in temperatures, intensifying the winter chill across the region, the weather department said. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for thunderstorms and rain in Delhi-NCR and parts of neighbouring Punjab and Haryana. Accor...

September 2, 2025 10:05 AM

Delhi: Traffic to be halted near Loha Pul as Yamuna crosses danger mark

Authorities in Delhi have ordered a halt to traffic and public movement near Loha Pul from 5 pm on Tuesday after the Yamuna River rose above its danger mark of 205.33 metres following heavy rainfall across the National Capital Region (NCR). The directive was issued in response to a flood advisory from the Central Water Commission (CWC). The Shahdara District Magistrate announced the restrictions, warning that the water level at the Old Railway Bridge (ORB) may exceed 206.50 metres. According t...

August 29, 2025 1:33 PM

IMD issues orange alert for rainfall in several parts of Delhi over next 2–3 hours

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday issued an orange alert for most zones of the national capital, including central, east, south, and New Delhi, warning of moderate rainfall over the next 2–3 hours. Rainfall lashed several parts of Delhi earlier in the day, bringing much-needed respite from the prevailing humid conditions. Following the forecast, Delhi Airport authorities issued a passenger advisory, though flight operations remained unaffected. “As per the Indian Meteorol...

August 26, 2025 3:18 PM

IMD forecasts heavy rainfall over northwest India; Delhi to see cloudy skies till Aug 29

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall across northwest India, with extremely heavy showers likely over the Jammu region and northwest Punjab. Rainfall intensity is expected to reduce thereafter, although scattered heavy showers may continue over the next five days. The IMD said that under the influence of a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal, heavy to very heavy rainfall is also expected over Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and Coastal Andhra Pra...

July 7, 2025 10:54 AM

Delhi: Rain brings much-needed relief from humid weather

Several parts of Delhi received rainfall on Monday morning, offering much-needed relief from the hot and humid conditions that had gripped the city over the past few days. Rain began early in the day, with low-hanging clouds blanketing the sky across the capital. The showers helped bring down temperatures and eased the persistent humidity. However, the downpour also led to waterlogging in several areas, including the Mehrauli-Badarpur Road, where vehicles were seen wading through waterlogged s...

July 6, 2025 1:11 PM

Rain lashes several parts of Delhi, IMD predicts more showers in next two days

Rain lashed several parts of Delhi on Sunday morning, offering some relief from the heat. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms for the national capital over the next two days. In its latest update, IMD Delhi said, "The sky will remain generally cloudy. Light to moderate rain, accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning, is likely to occur over Delhi during the next two days." According to the IMD, there has been no significan...

June 29, 2025 5:28 PM

Monsoon reaches Delhi, covers entire country 9 days ahead of schedule: IMD

The Southwest Monsoon has covered the entire country on Sunday, June 29 - nine days ahead of its normal schedule of July 8, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). With its further advance into the remaining parts of Rajasthan, West Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and the entire Delhi region, the monsoon’s early arrival signals a robust spell of rain across India. The IMD has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall across large swathes of Northwest, Central, East, and Northeast India ov...

June 27, 2025 4:45 PM

Cloudy skies, no rain: Monsoon keeps Delhi waiting; heavy rain forecast for northwest and central India

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has reported that conditions are becoming favourable for the further advance of the Southwest Monsoon over the remaining parts of the country within the next two to three days. This development is expected to bring much-needed rainfall to regions still awaiting the seasonal downpour. Over the next week, heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely to continue across several parts of Northwest, Central, Eastern, and Northeastern India. Isolated areas, particul...