Delhi weather today: Yellow alert issued as rain, thunderstorms likely; AQI remains in poor category

Heavy rain brought relief from heat in Delhi on Friday night, but the India Meteorological Department has warned of worsening weather conditions on Saturday, including thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds.

The IMD has issued an orange alert for South, Central and New Delhi, while a yellow alert remains in place for southwest, west and northeast parts of the city. Cloudy skies are expected through the day, with thunderstorms and rain likely in the afternoon and evening. Officials have cautioned that wind speeds may increase significantly by evening.

Delhi weather today

The city is expected to see relatively pleasant but humid conditions on Saturday. The maximum temperature is likely to touch 29°C, while the minimum may settle around 18°C. Light winds at around 5 kmph are expected, with rain and lightning likely to bring a further dip in temperatures at night. Meanwhile, Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 221 in the morning, placing it in the ‘poor’ category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board.

Delhi weather forecast for this week

Date	Max Temp (°C)	Min Temp (°C)	Weather Forecast
03 Apr 2026	33.7	22.4	Generally cloudy; very light rain/drizzle with thunderstorm, lightning and strong winds (30–40 kmph, gusting 50) at night
04 Apr 2026	29–31	18–20	Cloudy; light rain/drizzle with thunderstorms and gusty winds (30–40 kmph, gusting 50) in afternoon/evening
05 Apr 2026	29–31	16–18	Cloudy; possible light rain with thunderstorms and winds (20–30 kmph, gusting 40) in afternoon/evening
06 Apr 2026	31–33	17–19	Partly cloudy sky
07 Apr 2026	31–33	18–20	Cloudy; light rain with thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds (30–40 kmph)
08 Apr 2026	27–29	16–18	Cloudy; light rain with thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds (30–40 kmph)
09 Apr 2026	29–31	15–17	Partly cloudy sky

Temperatures are expected to rise gradually over the next five days despite intermittent rainfall.