IMD red alert in Meerut, orange in Noida, Ghaziabad over thunderstorm; Delhi under yellow warning
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Meerut, an orange alert for Noida and Ghaziabad, and a yellow alert for Delhi due to the likelihood of thunderstorms and rain. Skies turned grey across the National Capital Region, indicating approaching storms, with light rain expected in isolated areas. The weather alerts come amid a notably wetter, cooler, and less polluted April in Delhi compared to previous years.
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Severe thunderstorm warning for Delhi-NCR, IMD red alert in some parts as skies turn greyThe outer parts of the National Capital Region (NCR), like Meerut in Uttar Pradesh, are under a red alert.Updated on: Apr 30, 2026 3:19 PM ISTBy HT News DeskShare viaCopy link The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Noida and Ghaziabad, predicting rain and thunderstorms on Thursday evening, while Delhi is under a yellow alert.Rain clouds cover the skyline above the Parliament House complex in New Delhi, (PTI/ Representative)The outer parts of the National Capital Region (NCR), like Meerut in Uttar Pradesh, are under a red alert. Skies turned grey in various parts of NCR, an indication of the possible storm.
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