Delhi NCR

Rain lashes parts of Delhi; IMD forecasts ‘Yellow Alert’ for thunderstorms, gusty winds

Published by
PTI

Rain lashed several parts of the national capital on Monday evening, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a ‘Yellow Alert’ and predicting that similar weather would continue across several Delhi districts until late evening.

According to the IMD’s district-level nowcast issued at 4:24 pm, light rain and light thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds with speeds of 30-40 kmph were very likely over parts of South East Delhi, East Delhi, Shahdara, Central Delhi, North East Delhi, South Delhi, New Delhi, South West Delhi, West Delhi, North West Delhi and North Delhi.

The weather office did not issue any warning for the remaining districts.

The showers brought relief from the day’s humid conditions, while commuters experienced slower traffic movement in several areas.

PTI

Published by
PTI
Tags: delhi

Recent Posts

Delhi: MCD to provide new auto-tippers in east, northeast wards by Oct 15 ahead of festive season

MCD plans to deploy new auto-tippers across east and northeast wards by October 15 to…

September 26, 2026

Unregistered, overcharged, hard to leave: real PG bill

Students say owners charge extra for electricity and gas, hold back deposits and demand cash,…

September 26, 2026

Viral clip shows sports car ‘drifting’ on Gurugram road; cops hunt for ‘daredevil’ driver

Gurugram police are tracking the driver of a sports car seen dangerously drifting on Golf…

September 26, 2026

Families struggle to identify charred bodies as 6 victims of Greater Noida bus fire identified

Families struggle to identify victims of a fatal Greater Noida bus fire that killed nine,…

September 26, 2026

Delhi govt plans police posts at subways, flyovers to boost public safety

Delhi plans to build police posts at 50 subways and flyovers to enhance safety, with…

September 26, 2026

MCD accumulates over Rs 80 crore in unpaid parking dues over last three years

MCD amassed over ₹80 crore in unpaid parking dues over three years amid stalled site…

September 26, 2026