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Delhi-NCR Weather: Yellow Alert Issued for July 7; Rain, Thunderstorms Expected

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Delhi-NCR on July 7, forecasting light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning.
Temperatures are expected to remain between 26-37°C, offering relief from the heat.

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Delhi-NCR on July 7, forecasting light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning. Temperatures are expected to remain between 26-37°C, offering relief from the heat.

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The weather in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram and Ghaziabad is likely to remain pleasant on Tuesday as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Delhi-NCR on July 7. The IMD has forecast a generally cloudy sky with light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning in several parts of the city. The showers are expected to provide relief from the prevailing humid and hot weather.

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Rain, lightning, thunderstorms in Delhi today

The IMD has issued a 'Yellow Alert' for Delhi on Tuesday. "During forenoon - Very Light to Light Rainfall, Light to Moderate Rainfall, Thunderstorm accompanied with lightning & gusty winds(40-50kmph), During afternoon - Very Light to Light Rainfall, Light to Moderate Rainfall, Thunderstorm accompanied with lightning & gusty winds(30-40kmph), During evening - Very Light to Light Rainfall, Light to Moderate Rainfall, Thunderstorm accompanied with lightning & gusty winds(30-40kmph), During night - Very Light to Light Rainfall," the IMD's weather bulletin read.

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It has also forecast rainfall across Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, and Chandigarh between July 7 and July 11, with more significant rainfall likely on July 7 and July 9.

According to the IMD, Delhi's maximum temperature on Tuesday is likely to remain between 35 and 37 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature is expected to be between 26 and 28 degrees Celsius.

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The weather department had predicted heavy rainfall in Delhi-NCR on Monday. However, despite cloudy skies throughout the day, most parts of the national Capital received only light drizzle or very light rainfall, falling short of expectations.

Weather in Delhi for next 15 days: IMD forecast revealed

The IMD's latest city forecast indicates a persistent pattern of thunderstorms and rain over Delhi through at least July 9, with temperatures remaining below the extreme heat seen earlier this week. Humidity will remain high, making conditions feel warmer than the actual temperature.

Recent IMD updates and weather reports also suggest rainfall activity is likely to continue across Delhi-NCR until around July 10 as the southwest monsoon remains active over north India.

DateMin TempMax TempForecast 7 July 2026 (Tue)23°C34-35°CThunderstorm with rain 8 July 2026 (Wed)23°C34°CThunderstorm with rain 9 July 2026 (Thu)23°C34°CThunderstorm with rain 10 July 2026 (Fri)24°C34°CCloudy sky with intermittent rain/thundershowers (likely) 11 July 2026 (Sat)24°C33-34°CRain and thunderstorms possible 12 July 2026 (Sun)24°C33°CGenerally cloudy with rain spells 13 July 2026 (Mon)24°C33°CCloudy sky, light to moderate rain possible

Will it rain in Noida today?

Monsoon activity will remain active across Noida and the NCR region throughout the week. Daily chances of thunderstorms and rain are expected, especially during afternoon and evening hours.

Maximum temperatures are likely to stay between 32°C and 34°C, providing relief from the intense heat.

DateMin TempMax TempForecast 7 July (Tue)24°C33-34°CThunderstorm with rain 8 July (Wed)24°C33-34°CThunderstorm with rain 9 July (Thu)24°C33°CLight to moderate rain, thunderstorms likely 10 July (Fri)24°C33°CGenerally cloudy sky with rain spells 11 July (Sat)24°C32-33°CRain and thundershowers likely 12 July (Sun)24°C32°CCloudy sky with intermittent rain 13 July (Mon)24°C32°CLight rain possible, humid conditions

Gurugram weather forecast

According to the latest IMD city forecast for Gurugram, monsoon conditions are expected to remain active through the week, with daily chances of rain, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds.

DateMin TempMax TempForecast 7 July (Tue)28°C34°CPartly cloudy sky with one or two spells of rain or thundershowers 8 July (Wed)26°C34°CPartly cloudy sky with rain/thundershowers 9 July (Thu)25°C34°CRain and thunderstorms likely 10 July (Fri)25°C33°CPartly cloudy with intermittent rain 11 July (Sat)26°C34°COne or two spells of rain or thundershowers 12 July (Sun)26°C33-34°CCloudy periods with scattered showers (likely) 13 July (Mon)26°C33-34°CHumid conditions, isolated rain possible

Ghaziabad rain alert

Based on the latest IMD forecast for Ghaziabad, monsoon conditions are expected to remain active throughout the week, bringing frequent spells of rain, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds.