National Capital Region (NCR)

July 30, 2026 11:06 AM

Delhi-NCR braces for another rainy day as IMD forecasts showers, thunderstorms, gusty winds

Residents of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) are likely to witness another spell of monsoon rain on Thursday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting cloudy skies, light to moderate rainfall, thunderstorms and gusty winds across the region. The weather is expected to provide relief from the prevailing heat, although high humidity, waterlogging and traffic congestion may continue to affect several parts of the capital and adjoining areas. According to the IMD, Del...

June 24, 2026 10:14 AM

Monsoon likely to reach Delhi-NCR around June 27, bringing much-awaited relief from heat

The southwest monsoon is likely to reach Delhi around its normal onset date of June 27, offering much-needed relief from the prevailing heat and humidity across the National Capital Region (NCR). The monsoon has established itself over Bihar, bringing widespread rainfall across the state and continuing its gradual advance across eastern India. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the southwest monsoon entered parts of Bihar on June 11 and advanced further on June 12. Rainfall...

June 17, 2026 1:10 PM

NCR Planning Board to formulate scheme to incentivise state govts for increased green cover; 4 NAMO cities proposed

The National Capital Region Planning Board (NCRPB) on Tuesday decided to formulate a scheme to incentivise state governments to increase green cover across the National Capital Region (NCR), including through the participation of private citizens and companies. The decision was taken at the 42nd meeting of the NCR Planning Board, chaired by Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal in New Delhi. According to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), the Board held detailed ...

January 9, 2026 9:37 AM

Sudden rain spell deepens cold wave in Delhi

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday said an unexpected spell of rain across Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) has intensified the prevailing cold wave conditions. Dark clouds covered the capital in the early hours, with rainfall beginning around 6 a.m. in several parts of Delhi. The rain was moderate to heavy initially before tapering off to light showers. Cold northwesterly winds accompanied the rainfall, further increasing the chill. Gurugram also received rain, desp...