Delhi weather today June 4: IMD issues red rain and thunderstorm alert for two days in Noida, Ghaziabad and Gurgaon

Delhi received relief from the prevailing warm and humid weather on Thursday as light rain lashed several parts of the city. The development came after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert, forecasting light to moderate rainfall, thunderstorms and strong winds over the next few hours.According to the weather department, gusty winds with speeds of 50-60 kmph, gusting up to 70 kmph, are likely during this period. The IMD has also warned of the possibility of hail at isolated locations across the national capital.The forecast covers all districts of Delhi, including Central, East, New Delhi, North, North-East, North-West, Shahdara, South, South-East, South-West and West Delhi.

Rain, thunderstorms likely over next three days

According to the IMD, partly to generally cloudy skies are expected over the next two days, with light rain accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds reaching speeds of 40-50 kmph and gusting up to 60 kmph.

The weather department has forecast similar conditions for Saturday as well, although no alert has been issued for that day yet.

Mahesh Palawat, Vice-President at Skymet, attributed the expected weather activity to a fresh western disturbance and cyclonic circulation affecting the region.


"There is a fresh western disturbance and cyclonic circulation over central Pakistan, Haryana and northwest Rajasthan, as a result of which rain and thunderstorm activity is expected for the next three days," Palawat said.

The IMD has forecast the maximum temperature to remain between 37 and 39 degrees Celsius on Thursday, while the minimum temperature is expected to hover between 27 and 29 degrees Celsius over the next few days.

Check IMD forecast for Delhi

Date	Max Temp (°C)	Min Temp (°C)	Humidity (%)	Forecast	Warning
June 4	41	30	55 / 40	Thunderstorm with rain	Thunderstorms, lightning, strong surface winds, light rainfall, gusty winds (40-50 kmph)
June 5	40	26	80 / 45	Thunderstorm with rain	Thunderstorms, lightning, very light to light rainfall
June 6	39	26	70 / 40	Thunderstorm with rain	No warning
June 7	40	27	60 / 40	Mainly clear sky	No warning
June 8	40	28	65 / 40	Mainly clear sky	No warning
June 9	41	28	65 / 35	Mainly clear sky	No warning
June 10	41	28	65 / 35	Mainly clear sky	No warning

Key takeaway: Delhi is likely to witness thunderstorms, lightning and light rainfall till June 6, bringing some relief from the heat. From June 7 onwards, the weather is expected to remain mainly clear, with maximum temperatures hovering around 40-41°C.

Check IMD forecast for Ghaziabad

Date	Max Temp (°C)	Min Temp (°C)	Humidity (%)	Forecast	Warning
June 4	39	26	80 / 40	Partly cloudy sky with one or two spells of rain or thundershowers	Thunderstorm accompanied by lightning and gusty winds (40-50 kmph)
June 5	40	27	80 / 40	Partly cloudy sky with one or two spells of rain or thundershowers	Thunderstorm accompanied by lightning and gusty winds (40-50 kmph)
June 6	40	27	80 / 40	Partly cloudy sky with one or two spells of rain or thundershowers	No warning
June 7	41	27	80 / 40	Mainly clear sky	No warning
June 8	41	28	80 / 40	Clear sky	No warning
June 9	41	28	80 / 40	Clear sky	No warning
June 10	42	28	80 / 40	Clear sky	No warning

7-Day Weather Outlook: Rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds are likely on June 4 and 5. Conditions are expected to improve from June 7 onwards, with mainly clear skies and temperatures gradually rising to 42°C by June 10.

Check IMD forecast for Gautam Buddha Nagar, Noida

Date	Max Temp (°C)	Min Temp (°C)	Humidity (%)	Forecast	Warning
4 Jun	39	26	80 / 40	Partly cloudy sky with one or two spells of rain or thundershowers	Thunderstorm accompanied with lightning & gusty winds (40-50 kmph)
5 Jun	40	27	80 / 40	Partly cloudy sky with one or two spells of rain or thundershowers	Thunderstorm accompanied with lightning & gusty winds (40-50 kmph)
6 Jun	40	27	80 / 40	Partly cloudy sky with one or two spells of rain or thundershowers	No warning
7 Jun	41	27	80 / 40	Mainly clear sky	No warning
8 Jun	41	27	80 / 40	Clear sky	No warning
9 Jun	41	27	80 / 40	Clear sky	No warning
10 Jun	41	27	80 / 40	Clear sky	No warning

Check IMD forecast for Gurgaon

Date	Max Temp (°C)	Min Temp (°C)	Humidity (%)	Forecast	Warning
4 Jun	39	28	60 / 40	Partly cloudy sky with one or two spells of rain or thundershowers	Thunderstorm accompanied with lightning and strong surface winds
5 Jun	38	28	60 / 30	Partly cloudy sky with one or two spells of rain or thundershowers	Thunderstorm accompanied with lightning and strong surface winds
6 Jun	37	27	55 / 25	Partly cloudy sky	Thunderstorm accompanied with lightning and strong surface winds
7 Jun	38	28	55 / 25	Mainly clear sky	No warning
8 Jun	40	28	55 / 25	Mainly clear sky	No warning
9 Jun	42	29	55 / 25	Mainly clear sky	No warning
10 Jun	43	29	55 / 25	Mainly clear sky	No warning

Air quality remains in moderate category

Meanwhile, Delhi's air quality remained in the moderate category. The 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 143 at 4 pm on Wednesday, compared with 106 recorded at the same time on Tuesday, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

As per CPCB standards, an AQI between 101 and 200 falls under the 'moderate' category.