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Time of India
29-05-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
IMD issues thunderstorm alert for Delhi today; UP may see hailstorms and strong winds
How to Stay Safe During thunderstorms and strong winds, it is important to stay indoors as much as possible. Avoid standing near tall trees or metal objects that could attract lightning. Secure loose items around your home to prevent them from being blown away. If you are driving, reduce speed and be cautious of slippery roads and poor visibility. Keep an eye on weather updates and follow any instructions from local authorities to stay safe. (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Delhi may see thunderstorms, gusty winds, and light rainfall today, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Light to moderate rain is expected tomorrow as well, with maximum temperatures likely to stay between 36 to 39 degrees scientist Akhil Srivastava said that thunderstorms and strong winds are expected across parts of north India, especially in Punjab and Haryana. Jammu and Kashmir may also experience similar orange alert has been issued for Uttar Pradesh due to possible hailstorms. In western Rajasthan, heatwave conditions may continue tomorrow and the day IMD also said that the southwest monsoon has advanced further, now covering Odisha, parts of the eastern Bay of Bengal, and northeastern states.
Mint
25-05-2025
- Climate
- Mint
Will Delhi, Noida see rains, storms tonight? Here's what the IMD forecast says
Delhi: Following the overnight downpour, that led to power disruption in multiple parts of the capital, Delhi is likely to see more spells of rains and thundershowers. The IMD has also predicted thunderstorms with gusty winds for Delhi, and partly cloudy skies in Noida for Monday, May 26. In the wee hours of Sunday, the thunderstorm accompanied with heavy rains disrupted flight operations, uprooting trees and electricity poles, and caused waterlogging in several areas of Delhi. For Delhi, the weather observatory predicted strong winds on Sunday, with speeds of 30 to 40 kilometres per hour, and also issued a yellow alert for the capital and its nearby areas. 'There is a possibility of rain in Delhi disturbance is still centred around its place. There are cyclonic circulations centred on Western Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. The situation is conducive for thunderstorm activity,' IMD scientist Akhil Srivastava was quoted as saying by ANI. New Delhi, India - May 25, 2025: Water logging on Vikas Marg , ITO after heavy rain in New Delhi, India, on Sunday, May 25, 2025. (Photo by Arvind Yadav/ Hindustan Times) On Monday, May 26, Delhi skies are likely to remain partly cloudy, with very light to light rain and thunderstorms, accompanied by gusty winds temporarily reaching to 50 kmph, stated the IMD. As per AccuWeather, no more rains, storms are likely in Noida tonight. On Monday (May 26) skies in Noida are likely to remain partly cloudy, stated the IMD. A similar weather trend is expected to continue till May 28, with light rains predicted for Thursday, May 29. Following the storm in Delhi on Sunday, discoms said that electric lines and poles were damaged with uprooted trees and broken branches falling on them plunging different localities into darkness. Early in the day, a portion of the roof at Terminal 1 of Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport, also collapsed owing to the intense thunderstorms and heavy rainfall, as per multiple videos on social media. Images and videos captured the dramatic scene as a large portion of the terminal's canopy gave way, crashing onto the pavement below while torrents of water gushed through the collapsed structure. Gurugram, India-May 25, 2025: After heavy rains Vehicles stuck in a waterlogged vacant plot in Ashok Vihar Phase 3 Extension, Block-A near GAV public school, in Gurugram, India, on Sunday, 25 May 2025.(Photo by Parveen Kumar/Hindustan Times) In an advisory issued at 6:50 am, Delhi Airport urged passengers to regularly check their flight status and remain in contact with airline staff for the latest updates. A statement posted on X read, 'Due to adverse weather conditions last night, some flights were impacted. Our ground teams are working closely with all stakeholders to ensure a smooth and efficient experience for passengers.'
India Gazette
25-05-2025
- Climate
- India Gazette
Rains possible in Delhi today; cyclonic circulations centered around Western Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan
New Delhi [India], May 25 (ANI): Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) scientist Akhil Srivastava on Sunday stated that cyclonic circulations centred around Western Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan were conducive for thunderstorm activity. He stated that while there was a possibility of rain in Delhi today, forecasts by IMD predicted thunderstorm activity and gusty winds at a speed of 30 to 40 kilometers per hour. ' There is a possibility of rain in Delhi disturbance is still centred around its place. There are cyclonic circulations centred on Western Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. The situation is conducive for thunderstorm activity. Today, our forecast says there will be thunderstorm activity and gusty winds, with wind speeds of 30-40 kilometres per hour and gustiness of around 50 kilometres per hour...' Srivastava told ANI. Following heavy rain accompanied by strong winds in Delhi in the early hours of Sunday, 49 flights, including 17 international flights were diverted between 11:30 pm and 4 a.m. 'Due to adverse weather conditions in Delhi, 49 flights were diverted between 11:30 pm and 4 am. Normal services restored,' Delhi Airport sources said.49 flights included 17 international flights, Airport sources added. The Delhi Airport issued a passenger advisory at 06:50 am on a post on X, Delhi Airport stated, 'Due to adverse weather conditions last night, some flights have been impacted. Passengers are advised to check their flight status regularly and stay in touch with airline staff for updates. Our on-ground teams are diligently working with all stakeholders to ensure a seamless and efficient passenger experience.' Temperature dropped by 8 to 10 degrees Celsius from 31 to 22 degrees Celsius, as seen from Lodhi Road data. The temperature fell between 1:15 am to 02:30 am today morning due to the the Safdarjung Airport the temperature dropped from 31.0C to 21.0C. In the Palam Airport from 29.0C to 22.0C. In Pusa it fell from 31.8C to 20.5C. In Pragati Maidan temperature fell from 31.4C to 21.3C. In Lodhi Road temperature dropped from 31.0C to 22.3C. In the past 24 hours, rainfall over Delhi observed at 08:30 hrs IST today at Lodhi Road was 69.6 mm, at Aya Nagar it was 37.0 mm, at Safdarjung it was 81.4 mm, Palam reported 68.5 mm, and Ridge reported 69.1 mm. (ANI)
Mint
25-05-2025
- Climate
- Mint
Delhi-NCR Weather: More rain, thunderstorms, strong winds likely today; check IMD predictions
Delhi is likely to see more spells of rain and thundershowers, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a yellow alert for the national capital and its nearby areas on Saturday, May 25. Here is everything you need to know about Delhi-NCR weather today and IMD predictions for the area. The IMD has predicted light rain, thunderstorms and lightning for all parts of Delhi and the national capital region for Saturday. A yellow alert has been issued by the IMD for Delhi-NCR as of 2:30 pm, Saturday. The weather department further predicted strong winds with speeds of 30 to 40 kilometres per hour, which can reach up to 50 kilometres per hour. 'Partly cloudy sky. Very light to light rain/thunderstorm/lightning and gusty winds (speed 30–40 kmph), temporarily reaching up to 50 kmph during thunderstorm,' IMD said in its forecast bulletin. IMD scientist Akhil Srivastava on Sunday stated that while there was a possibility of rain in Delhi today, forecasts by IMD predicted thunderstorm activity and gusty winds at a speed of 30 to 40 kilometers per hour. "There is a possibility of rain in Delhi disturbance is still centred around its place. There are cyclonic circulations centred on Western Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. The situation is conducive for thunderstorm activity. Today, our forecast says there will be thunderstorm activity and gusty winds, with wind speeds of 30-40 kilometres per hour and gustiness of around 50 kilometres per hour..." Srivastava was quoted as saying by ANI. On late Saturday evening, the IMD issued a red alert for Delhi and nearby areas, warning of strong thunderstorms, rain, and high-speed winds. Hours after the alert was issued, Delhi saw heavy rains accompanied by high speed winds in the early hours of Sunday. The rains and strong winds caused waterlogging in several areas, as well as uprooting of trees across the city. Areas like ITO, Dhaula Kuan, Subroto Park, Nanakpura Underpass, and Chanakyapuri witnessed severe waterlogging that led to traffic snarls early in the morning. Visuals from Delhi Cantt showed a bus and a vehicle submerged in the water at a waterlogged underpass. The extreme weather also impacted the flight operations as 49 flights were diverted from 11:30 pm to 4 am. In view of that, Indira Gandhi International Airport issued a travel advisory for the passengers. "Due to adverse weather conditions last night, some flights have been impacted. Passengers are advised to check their flight status regularly and stay in touch with airline staff for updates."
Hindustan Times
23-05-2025
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
Thunderstorms, rain likely in Delhi today; red alert issued for Konkan, Goa coast
Delhi is likely to witness more rainfall and thunderstorms in the next two days, a scientist with the India Meteorological Department said. Speaking to news agency ANI on Thursday, IMD scientist Akhil Srivastava said that the national capital 'may witness thunderstorms and light to very light rain in the next two days'. He added that the maximum temperature will hover between 38 degrees Celsius and 40 degrees Celsius. The capital received some respite from the scorching heat and high temperatures on Wednesday night as it witnessed dust storms, thunderstorms, hail and heavy rainfall. The sudden shift in weather, Srivastava said, was the result of a "cyclonic circulation". For Friday, IMD forecasts that Delhi might witness thunderstorms with rain. As per the weather office, the minimum temperature is likely to settle around 23 degrees Celsius, while the maximum is expected to be around 37 degrees Celsius. The weather department has said that a low-pressure area has formed over the east-central Arabian Sea off the south Konkan-Goa coast. "It is likely to move nearly northwards and intensify further into a depression during the next 36 hours. There is also a possibility of its further intensification thereafter," IMD's forecast read. In view of this, the weather department has issued a red alert for extremely heavy rain in the Konkan region for the next three days. "Heavy to very heavy rain may also occur in the adjoining areas of Central Maharashtra and the West Coast," Srivastava said. IMD has also issued an alert for isolated extremely heavy rainfall over Coastal Karnataka on May 24. Isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall is also likely over Kerala and Karnataka from May 22 to 28. Fishermen in the East central and southeast Arabian Sea and along and off the Kerala, Karnataka, Konkan and Goa and adjoining Gujarat coasts, and Lakshadweep area, Comorin area, are advised not to venture into these areas during the period between May 22 to 27. The IMD has issued a red alert for heatwave conditions in western Rajasthan for the next two days. "Heat wave to severe heat wave conditions in isolated pockets of West Rajasthan during May 22-24," the forecast read. The weather office also said that heat wave conditions are very likely in isolated pockets of Jammu, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, and north Madhya Pradesh on May 22 and 23. Similar conditions are also expected in East Rajasthan during May 22-23 and West Rajasthan on May 25 and 26. "Warm night conditions are very likely in few pockets of south Haryana, Punjab on May 22 and 23, and West Rajasthan during May 22 and 24.
