Delhi-NCR likely to witness rain, thunderstorms and hail today, says IMD
The India Meteorological Department has issued a weather alert for Delhi-NCR, forecasting rain, thunderstorms, and hail in the region. The weather agency predicts thunderstorms accompanied by hail, lightning, and moderate to heavy rainfall, with gusty winds of 40-70 kmph in some areas. The alert comes as Delhiites experience an unusually cloudy day amid rising temperatures.
- ▪The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert in Delhi-NCR for thunderstorms and rain.
- ▪Thunderstorms accompanied by hail, lightning, and moderate to heavy rainfall are expected in some areas.
- ▪Gusty winds of 30-50 kmph are forecasted across the region.
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Delhi-NCR likely to witness rain, thunderstorms and hail today, says IMDThe weather agency also predicted thunderstorms accompanied by hail, lightning, and moderate to heavy rainfall.Updated on: May 29, 2026 5:50 PM ISTBy HT News DeskShare viaCopy link The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday issued a weather alert for Delhi-NCR, forecasting very light rainfall or drizzle accompanied by gusty winds of 30-50 kmph across the region.Rain clouds hover over the Kartavya Path, in New Delhi. As Delhiites were greeted by an unusually cloudy day amid rising temperatures, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert in the national capital, forecasting thunderstorms accompanied by light rain.
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