Delhi-NCR experienced cooler temperatures and relief from heatwave conditions following a second consecutive night of rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds. The IMD issued a red alert, warning of severe weather including intense thunderstorms and winds up to 80 kmph. Light to moderate rainfall is expected to continue, keeping temperatures below normal.
Delhi-NCR experienced sudden rain and gusty winds on Thursday night, prompting the IMD to issue a red alert for severe thunderstorms, lightning, and winds up to 90 kmph. The change is due to a cyclonic circulation over Pakistan, expected to bring relief from heat.
Delhi-NCR faces turbulent weather with an orange alert for Thursday, forecasting thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds. While rain may offer brief heat relief, high humidity persists. Temperatures are expected to drop by Friday, with monsoon arrival anticipated by late June.
Delhi-NCR experienced relief from warm and humid weather with light rain and thunderstorms. The IMD issued a red alert forecasting gusty winds up to 70 kmph and a possibility of hail, advising residents to follow disaster management guidelines.
The southwest monsoon is forecast to reach Kerala around June 4, with orange alerts issued for several districts due to expected very heavy rainfall. Meanwhile, Delhi-NCR will experience light rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds through June 5, offering relief from the heat. This monsoon is crucial for India's agriculture and economy.
Mother Dairy is launching India's first naturally degradable milk pouch for its cow milk variant in Delhi-NCR, aiming to tackle plastic pollution from packaging that escapes recycling streams.
Delhi-NCR can expect relief from heat with rain and gusty winds until June 4. A yellow alert is issued for Tuesday with thunderstorms. Temperatures are forecast to stay below 40°C until June 6, with Monday recording the coolest June start in three years.
Delhi-NCR's extreme heat (over 45°C) has led to a surge in AC usage, resulting in AC-related fires due to old/faulty wiring, overloaded circuits, and poor maintenance, causing fatalities and property damage.
Delhi-NCR to experience rain, thunderstorms, and dust storms from May 25 onwards, bringing relief from heatwave conditions. Temperatures to drop significantly from May 29.
Light rainfall and cloudy skies provided relief in Delhi-NCR on Saturday after days of intense heatwave. While temperatures dipped, the IMD has issued an orange alert for heatwave conditions from Saturday until May 28, with maximum temperatures expected between 43-46°C.
Delhi-NCR faces a severe heatwave from May 23-28, 2026. Despite brief, localized thunderstorms, hot and dry conditions will dominate, with only minor temperature fluctuations and no significant relief expected.
Delhi High Court granted Umar Khalid 3 days interim bail (June 1-3) to care for his mother during her surgery. He must stay in Delhi-NCR, only visit the hospital, and use one phone number. Police opposed, citing the surgery's non-critical nature.
CNG prices in Delhi-NCR increased by ₹1/kg to ₹80.09, following a ₹2 hike two days prior. Petrol and diesel prices also rose by ₹3/litre amid global energy price volatility.
Delhi and NCR experienced cloudy skies, light rain, and strong winds with an orange alert for thunderstorms, lightning, and hailstorms, bringing temporary relief from summer heat.
Delhi-NCR experienced much-needed relief from intense heat as rain and thunderstorms swept across the region on Saturday night. The India Meteorological Department issued yellow alerts for the next two days, warning of potential heavy rain and thunderstorms. Temperatures increased on Saturday with Safdarjung recording a minimum of 25.9°C and maximum of 38.6°C, while air quality remained moderate at AQI 144.
Mobile users in Delhi-NCR may receive test alert messages. The government is trialing a new disaster alert system across India. This system uses advanced technology to send emergency warnings quickly. Users might get repeated messages in different languages. These are only test notifications, and no action is needed. The system is undergoing evaluation before its official launch.
Delhi-NCR experienced a sudden weather change on Thursday afternoon with a hailstorm and rain offering relief from heatwave conditions. Dark clouds gathered as the storm began around 3:30 PM, even as the city remained under a yellow alert for heatwaves. This rainfall helped moderate average temperatures, which were lower than last year's April.
Rain and strong winds lashed parts of Delhi-NCR on Wednesday, providing relief from an ongoing heatwave. The India Meteorological Department issued orange and yellow alerts for thunderstorms, dust storms and rain across different parts of the capital. An orange alert warns of winds up to 60 kmph, lightning and brief rain in southwest Delhi, while yellow alerts cover northwest, west, north, south and southeast Delhi. Experts attribute the weather change to a cyclonic circulation over central Pakistan and adjoining regions of Rajasthan, Haryana and Punjab, which may transport dust from Rajasthan deserts.
Delhi-NCR residents woke up to rain, strong winds and thunderstorms on Wednesday, bringing much-needed relief from the extreme heatwave. The IMD issued yellow and orange alerts for various parts of the national capital, forecasting more rain, thunderstorms and dust storms. Maximum temperatures fell by 3-5 degrees and are expected to remain below 40°C till Thursday. A cyclonic circulation over central Pakistan and adjoining regions is expected to transport dust from Rajasthan towards Delhi.
Rain and strong winds lashed parts of Delhi-NCR on Wednesday, bringing relief from an ongoing heatwave. The India Meteorological Department issued orange and yellow alerts for thunderstorms, dust storms and rain across different parts of the capital, with winds expected to reach up to 60 kmph. A cyclonic circulation over central Pakistan and adjoining Rajasthan, Haryana and Punjab is driving the weather change, which may also transport dust from Rajasthan deserts.
Due to intensifying heatwave across Delhi-NCR, school timings have been revised in Noida and Ghaziabad with classes now from 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM effective April 27. Delhi CM Rekha Gupta has directed schools to provide ORS solutions to children before their commute. Similar measures have been implemented in Patna, Dehradun, and Rajasthan where schools have either revised timings or closed temporarily.
