Up to 60 kmph gusts and rainfall exceeding 15 mm per hour arrived with a western disturbance, forcing the India Meteorological Department to place the capital under a red alert. While the downpour caused waterlogging near Jhandewalan Temple and left trees uprooted across the city, flight operations at the Delhi airport continued to function normally.
The intense weather provides a temporary break from recent warm conditions, with temperatures dropping by 1 to 2 degrees. Despite the immediate relief, the India Meteorological Department expects daytime temperatures to return to a range of 31 to 35 degrees Celsius over the coming days. Residents remain advised to anticipate potential traffic delays and avoid low-lying areas prone to flooding as the system continues to move through the region.
Beyond Delhi, an orange alert remains active for Faridabad, Gurugram, Rohtak, and Sonipat in Haryana, alongside nine districts in Uttar Pradesh. These areas face similar threats of lightning and winds gusting between 40 and 60 kmph. Commuters are urged to check traffic advisories before traveling and stay in contact with airlines for any potential scheduling updates resulting from the ongoing instability.
The India Meteorological Department reported that the current spell of rain is part of a wider trend impacting northern India, with forecasts of isolated to scattered rainfall extending across several other states including Rajasthan, Punjab, and Himachal Pradesh. The department continues to monitor the atmosphere for further developments regarding lightning and wind activity.