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September 5, 2026 9:26 AM

Delhi-NCR braces for another spell of rain, thunderstorms; temp likely to remain below normal

Delhi-NCR residents woke up to overcast skies and pleasant weather on Saturday as the national Capital and neighbouring areas prepared for another round of rain and thunderstorms. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light to moderate showers across the region, with thunderstorm and lightning activity likely during the morning as well as afternoon and evening hours. The forecast comes a day after Delhi witnessed heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds, with gusts reaching ...

September 4, 2026 9:03 AM

Delhi-NCR to receive rain, thunderstorms; IMD issues yellow alert

Delhi-NCR is likely to witness another day of cloudy skies and intermittent rain on Friday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting light showers at several places and moderate rainfall at isolated locations. The weather department has issued a yellow alert for Delhi, warning of light to moderate rain in the national capital on Friday and Saturday. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning are also likely at some places, particularly during the evening and night. The rainfall i...

September 1, 2026 9:34 AM

Delhi-NCR likely to receive rain, thunderstorms: IMD

Delhi-NCR is likely to experience partly cloudy skies with chances of rain and thundershowers on Tuesday, with weather activity expected to increase during the afternoon and evening, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Intermittent showers are likely to continue over the next few days, with the IMD forecasting one or two spells of rain or thundershowers across the national capital and adjoining areas. More widespread rainfall is likely over Delhi-NCR on September 2. Delhi i...

August 22, 2026 9:34 AM

Chennai, neighbouring districts likely to receive rain, thunderstorms

Chennai and several neighbouring districts are likely to receive moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds until Sunday, the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) said, as a weak low-pressure system persists over the lower atmospheric levels along the Tamil Nadu coast. According to the latest weather bulletin, rainfall is likely over Chennai, Chengalpattu, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Ranipet districts during the period. Several districts along the Western Ghats may a...

August 22, 2026 9:10 AM

Delhi-NCR Receives Morning Rain; IMD Warns of Heavy Showers, Thunderstorms

Delhi-NCR received light to moderate rainfall on Saturday morning, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting continued showers, isolated heavy rainfall and thunderstorms across the region over the next 24 hours. The weather is expected to remain unsettled through the day, with generally cloudy skies and intermittent light to moderate rainfall in several parts of the national capital and adjoining areas. Delhi, Noida, Gurugram and Ghaziabad may witness intense spells of rain, ac...

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 11, 2026 9:14 AM

Delhi-NCR may get break from intense heat as IMD predicts rain, thunderstorms

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast another spell of thunderstorms, lightning and rainfall across Delhi-NCR, offering potential relief from the prevailing heatwave conditions. According to the IMD, weather conditions are expected to remain unsettled on June 11 and 12, with partly cloudy skies and light to heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, particularly during the evening and night hours. The weather department has issued an orange alert for the national capital, war...

April 16, 2026 1:14 PM

Thunderstorms with gusty winds forecast over Kolkata, south Bengal

Coming as a respite from the sweltering heat in West Bengal, the Regional Meteorological Centre, Alipore, on Thursday predicted Nor’wester over Kolkata and south Bengal districts later in the day and on Friday. There is a high probability of thunderstorms with lightning and rain, locally known as 'Kal baisakhi'. Scattered rains are likely to occur in all districts of West Bengal, including Kolkata. A yellow alert has already been issued in Howrah and South 24 Parganas districts. There will b...

April 7, 2026 10:47 AM

Light Rain Brings Relief from Heat in Delhi, IMD Forecasts Thunderstorms

A change in weather was witnessed across the national capital on Tuesday morning, as light rainfall brought temporary relief from rising temperatures. Overcast skies, damp roads, and a noticeable dip in temperature were observed in several parts of the city, with commuters navigating through light showers during the early hours. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Delhi is expected to record a minimum temperature of 20 degrees Celsius and a maximum of 31 degrees Celsius dur...

March 23, 2026 10:35 AM

IMD predicts rain, thunderstorms in South Tamil Nadu, Western Ghats; temperatures to remain above normal

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms in parts of southern Tamil Nadu and the Western Ghats on Monday, offering some relief amid rising temperatures across the region. According to the Regional Meteorological Centre, a low-pressure system prevailing over the Gulf of Mannar and adjoining south-central Maharashtra is influencing weather patterns across southern India. Under its impact, several districts in south Tamil Nadu and along...