Delhi-NCR wakes up to rain, cooler morning; IMD issues yellow alert for thunderstorms

Weather today: The IMD has issued a yellow alert for both Tuesday and Wednesday, forecasting thunderstorms accompanied by light rain and gusty winds.

Updated on: Apr 7, 2026, 10:05:55 IST

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Delhi residents woke up to a cooler morning on Tuesday as rain lashed several parts the city and adjoining areas such as Uttar Pradesh's Noida, Ghaziabad and Haryana's Gurugram.

More showers are likely through the day, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing an alert for thunderstorms and light rain. (Representative Image/PTI)

More showers were expected through the day, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing an alert for thunderstorms and light rain.

Weather in Delhi, NCR today

According to an IMD post shared at 6 am on Tuesday, light to moderate rainfall accompanied by light thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds (30–40 km/h) was expected over the two hours at many places across Delhi — India Gate, Akshardham, Palam, Safdarjung, Lodi Road, Nehru Stadium, IGI Airport, Vasant Vihar, RK Puram, Defence Colony, Lajpat Nagar, Vasant Kunj, Hauz Khas, Malviya Nagar, Kalkaji, Mehrauli, Tughlakabad, Chhattarpur, IGNOU, Ayanagar and Deramandi.

Similar conditions were expected in parts of the NCR, including Chhapraula, Noida, Dadri, Greater Noida, Gurugram, Faridabad, Manesar and Ballabhgarh.

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Yellow alert in Delhi

The IMD has issued a yellow alert for both Tuesday and Wednesday, forecasting thunderstorms accompanied by light rain and gusty winds.

A further dip in temperature is expected on Wednesday, with the maximum likely around 31 degrees Celsius and the minimum near 20 degrees Celsius.

Temperatures are expected to rise again from April 10.

The shift in weather is attributed to changing wind patterns and the influence of a western disturbance, which is expected to bring intermittent cloud cover and isolated rainfall across the national capital region.

Delhi AQI today

Delhi’s air quality remained in the “moderate” category, with an AQI of 134 on Tuesday. Forecasts indicate that air quality is likely to stay in the “moderate” category until April 9.

According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), an AQI between 0 and 50 is considered ‘good’, 51–100 ‘satisfactory’, 101–200 ‘moderate’, 201–300 ‘poor’, 301–400 ‘very poor’, and 401–500 ‘severe’.

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Priyanjali Narayan
Priyanjali Narayan is a journalist with Hindustan Times based in New Delhi. She has over two years of experience covering national and international affairs, reporting on breaking news, producing in-depth explainers, and writing feature stories. Her work explores the political, social, and cultural dimensions of major events, with a focus on providing clear, nuanced, and accessible journalism for a broad audience.Before joining Hindustan Times, she was part of the India Today newsroom, where she specialised in explanatory journalism. There, she wrote detailed analyses of major domestic and international issues and produced feature stories that included interviews with prominent public figures. The role strengthened her ability to combine speed with depth in a fast-paced news environment.She holds a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in History from the University of Delhi. Her academic training continues to shape her storytelling, grounding her work in historical context and research-driven insight.Outside the newsroom, she enjoys reading personal essays and fiction, and is often planning her next trip, always seeking stories that deepen her understanding of people and places.Read More

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