Delhi-NCR weather alert: IMD predicts rain & thunderstorms in Delhi, Gurugram, Noida & Faridabad; Check full forecast here

Residents of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) were greeted by cloudy skies and gentle showers on Tuesday morning. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast more cloudy weather throughout the day, with a yellow alert issued for Gurugram and Faridabad.

The rain also had an impact on air travel, prompting Indigo Airlines to advise passengers to check their flight status before heading to the airport.

“It is a rainy start in Delhi, with gentle showers expected through the day. Roads may be slower than usual, so if you are flying, do set out early. Our airport teams are on standby to assist,” the airline said.

Monday’s Weather Recap

On Monday, the IMD had predicted very light rainfall over parts of northwest, central, and east Delhi over the following two hours. The city recorded 13 mm of rain in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 am on Monday. Showers were reported in areas including Kartavya Path, ITO, Lajpat Nagar, Malviya Nagar, Chirag Delhi, and Kalkaji.

The rainfall kept the mercury in check, with the maximum temperature settling at 28.6°C and the minimum at 23.9°C. However, humidity remained high at 94 per cent at 5:30 am, resulting in sultry conditions despite the rain.

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Meanwhile, Delhi’s air quality stayed in the “satisfactory” range, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 62, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). For context, 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”.

Monsoon Mood Continues

The capital has experienced fluctuating temperatures, intermittent rainfall, and overcast skies over the past few days, reflecting typical monsoon behaviour. For Tuesday, the IMD has forecast thunderstorms accompanied by rain, with temperatures expected to hover between 31°C and 22°C.As Delhiites navigate the soggy streets and slowing traffic, the showers bring both a breath of fresh air and a gentle reminder of the monsoon season’s characteristic mood swings.Inputs from agencies

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