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Weather
Delhi on alert as heavy rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds hit the city
✍️ India.com
🗓 07 Oct 2026, 12:38 PM
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The meteorological department has issued a rain alert for Delhi, warning of heavy downpours, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds expected to affect the capital later today.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) raised a rain alert for Delhi, indicating that the city will face intense rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning strikes and strong gusts of wind later this afternoon. The warning covers the entire National Capital Territory and is based on satellite and radar observations showing a deepening low-pressure system moving eastward across northern India.
Authorities have urged residents to stay indoors where possible, secure loose objects, and avoid non‑essential travel, especially on highways and arterial roads that are prone to waterlogging. The Delhi Traffic Police have pre‑emptively deployed additional personnel at key junctions to manage potential traffic snarls and to assist motorists stranded by sudden flooding.
Meteorologists note that Delhi experiences similar weather patterns during the pre‑monsoon season, but the current system is forecast to bring higher-than‑average precipitation within a short span. The IMD advises citizens to keep emergency kits ready, stay tuned to official updates, and cooperate with local officials should any emergency measures be announced.
Authorities have urged residents to stay indoors where possible, secure loose objects, and avoid non‑essential travel, especially on highways and arterial roads that are prone to waterlogging. The Delhi Traffic Police have pre‑emptively deployed additional personnel at key junctions to manage potential traffic snarls and to assist motorists stranded by sudden flooding.
Meteorologists note that Delhi experiences similar weather patterns during the pre‑monsoon season, but the current system is forecast to bring higher-than‑average precipitation within a short span. The IMD advises citizens to keep emergency kits ready, stay tuned to official updates, and cooperate with local officials should any emergency measures be announced.