Delhi-NCR likely to witness rain, thunderstorms and hail today, says IMD

The weather agency also predicted thunderstorms accompanied by hail, lightning, and moderate to heavy rainfall.

Updated on: May 29, 2026, 18:09:54 IST

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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. (PTI)

The weather agency also predicted thunderstorms accompanied by hail, lightning, and moderate to heavy rainfall, with gusty winds of 40-70 kmph, in Sohna, Palwal and adjoining areas.

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The national capital continued to witness extreme heat, with temperatures crossing the 45 degrees Celsius mark at several weather stations.

However, residents got respite on Thursday as heavy rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds lashed parts of the city.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had issued an orange alert for Delhi, warning of moderate to severe thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, dust storms and isolated hailstorms.

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Weather forecast in Haryana, Rajasthan and UP

The IMD has forecast light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds of 40-70 kmph in parts of Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.

The weather agency said the conditions are likely to affect Charkhi Dadri, Matanhail, Jhajjar, Loharu, Farrukhnagar, Kosli, Mahendargarh, Rewari, Narnaul, Bawal and Nuh in Haryana.

Jhunjhunu in Rajasthan; and Gabhana, Sahaswan, Jattari, Atrauli, Badaun, Khair, Aligarh, Kasganj, Nandgaon, Iglas, Sikandra Rao, Ganjdundwara, Barsana, Raya, Hathras, Mathura, Jalesar, Etah, Sadabad, Tundla and Mainpuri in Uttar Pradesh. Similar weather conditions are also likely in Aurangabad and Hodal.

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