Delhi Weather Update: Light Rain, Gusty Winds Lash NCR; IMD Issues Orange Alert For Dust Storms

Light rain and strong winds hit Delhi and NCR on Thursday as IMD issued an orange alert warning of thunderstorms and dust storms. May 2025 has become the wettest on record for the capital.

People enjoy the rain shower during heavy rainfall at Kartavya Path in New Delhi.(IANS)

Delhi IMD Weather Update: Gusty winds and light rain lashed Delhi and Noida on Thursday as a western disturbance unleashed a new wave of thunderstorms over northwestern India. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had previously issued an orange alert in the national capital, predicting cloudy skies and winds strong enough to activate dust storms in some areas of the NCR.

#WATCH | Parts of Delhi receive rainfall this evening. Visuals from Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Marg. pic.twitter.com/W7GVQBiIjX

— ANI (@ANI) May 29, 2025

The IMD forecast predicted moderate rain in the range of 5–15 mm per hour during the daytime. Citizens in different areas of Delhi-NCR witnessed occasional but heavy showers, along with winds that were strong enough to disrupt visibility and traffic on the roads.

Record-Breaking Rainfall In May

This weather event follows what has already become Delhi's wettest May on record. As of Sunday, the capital had received 186.4 mm of rainfall this month, surpassing the previous high of 165 mm recorded in May 2008, officials said.

Flight Disruptions Prompt Advisory

In light of the inclement weather, Air India issued a travel advisory for flyers using Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport.

"Rain and gusty winds may impact flights to/from Delhi this evening,” the airline said in a post on X (formerly Twitter). “Please check your flight status and allow extra time for travel."  

IMD Advises Caution, Rain Likely Through Friday

The IMD asked people to remain indoors during stormy weather and adopt routine precautions, particularly in the face of high wind activity. In accordance with the latest forecast, light and moderate rain will continue to prevail over the region until Friday.

Talking to ANI, IMD scientist Akhil Srivastava explained, "There is a possibility of thunderstorms and gusty winds in the Northwest region—specifically in Punjab, Haryana, and parts of Jammu & Kashmir. An orange alert is also in place for parts of Uttar Pradesh, where hailstorms are expected."

#WATCH | Delhi | IMD scientist Akhil Srivastava says, "There is a possibility of thunderstorm and gusty winds in the Northwest region of the country - Punjab and Haryana precisely... J&K may also experience the same. There is an orange alert in Uttar Pradesh, including a… pic.twitter.com/3H9jWBuiEI

— ANI (@ANI) May 29, 2025

"In Delhi, thunderstorm activity and gusty winds are likely today, with continued light to moderate rain expected tomorrow," Srivastava further added.