Delhi NCR Weather Update: IMD Predicts Rainy Spell In Delhi-NCR Till Saturday, Yellow Alert for Thunderstorms

IMD forecasts unstable weather for Delhi NCR with thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds; temperatures to stay mild with potential air quality impacts and health advisories for sensitive groups.

Light rain with thunder and lightning over parts of Delhi-NCR on Monday morning lowered temperatures and brought brief relief from heat. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said strong winds at 30-40 km per hour and heavy showers are expected soon in parts of Noida, Ghaziabad and Bahadurgarh, with a 'येलो अलर्ट’ issued for thunderstorms and dust storms.

The day began in Delhi with a minimum temperature of 18°C and humidity near 61%, which made the early hours feel slightly cool. IMD data suggests that, despite periodic showers, daytime temperatures will still rise gradually, though not sharply, across the National Capital Region during this spell of unstable weather.

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According to IMD, light to moderate rain is expected in Delhi from 26 March until Saturday, keeping conditions relatively pleasant. Maximum temperatures may settle between 32°C and 34°C by Saturday, while minimum levels are likely to remain in the 16-18°C range, which is lower than usual for late March in the region.

A western disturbance passing over north India is the main reason for this change in March weather over Delhi-NCR. IMD has warned that between 26 and 29 March, several spells of heavy rain are likely, with periods when skies darken even during daytime as thick clouds and strong showers move across the city and adjoining districts.

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Weather models indicate a fresh change on 28 March, when brief sunshine may appear but cloud cover will dominate most of the day, limiting any sharp rise in maximum and minimum temperatures. On 29 March, widespread heavy rain is expected again over Delhi-NCR, along with thunderstorms and winds that could reach about 50 km per hour.

IMD’s detailed outlook for Delhi highlights different conditions across the city. In North and North-West Delhi, thunderstorms with lightning and rain are likely, with winds near 50 km per hour. Central and New Delhi may see clear to partly cloudy skies for longer spells. In South and South-West Delhi, cloud cover should persist, with a chance of light thunder showers at night.

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Despite the rain, air quality in Delhi is expected to stay between the moderate and poor categories. Changing wind direction and frequent dust movement could keep pollutant particles suspended for many hours. Health experts advise people with asthma or other breathing problems to use masks, avoid peak traffic hours and stay indoors during thunderstorms whenever possible.

Similar unstable weather patterns are being reported across several states, including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh, where IMD has flagged the possibility of strong thunderstorms and rain. Forecasts mention heavy rain within 24 hours in some areas, with winds that may touch 80 km per hour. Alerts also extend to parts of Maharashtra, where some districts may face stormy winds and intense showers.

Hilly regions are also affected, with Uttarakhand reporting snowfall in places such as Kedarnath, leading to severe cold and sub-zero temperatures. IMD bulletins refer to a seven-day spell of rain and snowfall over many mountain areas, raising questions for residents in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh about possible spill-over rain.