Delhi NCR weather: Rain, gusty winds today; check IMD’s 7-day forecast

Parts of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) witnessed light showers on Friday evening, bringing brief relief amid rising temperatures. Earlier in the day, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) had issued a yellow alert, forecasting thunderstorms accompanied by light rain.

The city also experienced an unusually cloudy day, with meteorologists attributing the hazy conditions to a cyclonic circulation over western Rajasthan and neighbouring Pakistan, according to PTI.

Why Delhi saw haze and cloud cover

Weather experts said dust particles from Rajasthan and adjoining regions were carried towards Delhi-NCR due to prevailing wind patterns, leading to a layer of dust haze and a dip in air quality.


Thunderstorm and light rain activity was also reported in parts of Rajasthan, including Ganganagar, Hanumangarh, Churu and Bikaner, which influenced weather conditions in Delhi.

Rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds forecast

According to IMD, Delhi is expected to see partly cloudy skies with very light to light rain, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds reaching speeds of 30–40 kmph, particularly during the afternoon and evening hours.

Temperature likely to rise, heatwave conditions possible

Private weather forecaster Skymet’s Mahesh Palawat said temperatures are likely to rise further across Delhi-NCR and northwest India over the next two to three days.

“Temperatures are expected to rise further… potentially touching 41 to 42 degrees Celsius and leading to isolated heatwave conditions,” he told PTI.

However, IMD has said no heatwave conditions are expected over the next seven days, though temperatures will remain above normal.

Seven-day forecast for Delhi

Date	Max Temp (°C)	Min Temp (°C)	Wind (KMPH)	Forecast
Apr 17	38–40	24	SE/NE 5–10	Partly cloudy; light rain, thunderstorm, lightning, gusty winds (30–40 kmph)
Apr 18	40–42	20–22	NW 5–10	Partly cloudy sky
Apr 19	40–42	22–24	NW 5–15	Partly cloudy sky
Apr 20	39–41	20–22	NW 5–15	Mainly clear sky
Apr 21	39–41	20–22	NW 5–15	Mainly clear sky
Apr 22	40–42	21–23	NW 10–15	Mainly clear sky
Apr 23	40–42	22–24	NW/SW 5–15	Mainly clear sky

Health advisory issued

Authorities have flagged moderate health concerns for vulnerable groups, including infants, the elderly and those with chronic illnesses.

Residents have been advised to avoid prolonged heat exposure, wear light and loose cotton clothing, cover their heads, and stay hydrated by drinking water frequently, even if not thirsty.