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May 28, 2026 9:52 AM

Delhi-NCR likely to get relief from heatwave as IMD issues yellow alert for rain, thunderstorms

Delhi-NCR may finally get some much-needed relief from the intense heat and heatwave conditions that have persisted over the past few days, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday issued a yellow alert for thunderstorms and rain. The alert comes amid severe heatwave conditions in the city, with maximum temperatures hovering between 45 and 46 degrees Celsius in recent days. According to the IMD, Delhi-NCR is expected to witness thunderstorms accompanied by light to moderate rain...

May 10, 2026 1:24 PM

Delhi likely to receive rain, thunderstorms on May 11 and 12; IMD issues yellow alert

The national capital is expected to witness a change in weather conditions after several days of dry and warm temperatures, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting light rainfall and thunderstorms on May 11 and 12. A yellow alert has been issued for both days, warning residents of possible lightning and gusty winds. According to the IMD forecast, Delhi may experience very light to light rain during the afternoon and evening hours on Sunday and Monday. Thunderstorms accompanie...

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...