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The Print
3 hours ago
- Climate
- The Print
Parts of Delhi receive rain, city under ‘orange' alert: IMD
In its latest forecast, the IMD said light to moderate rainfall accompanied with thunderstorms and gusty winds at speeds of 30 to 50 kilometre per hour is likely in Delhi over the next few hours. According to the weather office, areas in east, west, south, and southeast Delhi have recorded rainfall. New Delhi, Jun 28 (PTI) Parts of the national capital received rain on Saturday with the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting light to moderate showers and placing the city under an 'orange' alert. The city remains under an 'orange' alert which signifies 'be prepared' as per the IMD's colour code. Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 28.7 degrees Celsius, 0.8 degrees above the season's average. The maximum temperature is expected to settle around 37 degrees Celsius, the department said. The relative humidity was recorded at 72 per cent at 8.30 am. The city's air quality was in the 'satisfactory' category at 10 am with an Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 86, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showed. An AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 to 100 'satisfactory', 101 to 200 'moderate', 201 to 300 'poor', 301 to 400 'very poor', and 401 to 500 'severe'. PTI NSM OZ OZ This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Time of India
5 hours ago
- Climate
- Time of India
‘Orange alert': Light rain brings relief to Delhi-NCR; IMD warns of gusty winds, thunderstorms
NEW DELHI: Light rainfall brought relief to parts of Delhi-NCR on Saturday, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an 'orange' alert for the city, forecasting light to moderate showers accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds over the next few hours. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The IMD stated that winds may reach speeds of 30 to 50 kilometres per hour, and rainfall has already been recorded in east, west, south, and southeast Delhi. The orange alert, under IMD's colour-coded warning system, advises residents to 'be prepared' for potentially impactful weather. The capital recorded a minimum temperature of 28.7 degrees Celsius, slightly above the seasonal average, while the maximum is expected to hover around 37 degrees Celsius. Relative humidity was reported at 72% at 8.30 am. Air quality remained in the 'satisfactory' category, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 86 at 10 am, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). AQI readings between 51 and 100 fall in the satisfactory range, while values above that are categorized as moderate to severe.
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Business Standard
11 hours ago
- Climate
- Business Standard
Delhi weather update: IMD issues yellow alert for rain, thunderstorm
Delhi witnessed a pleasant morning on Saturday as the temperature continued to remain lower. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for the national capital. Generally cloudy skies with light to moderate rain and thunderstorms are likely, accompanied by lightning and gusty winds of 30–40 kmph, occasionally reaching up to 50 kmph during storms, the IMD said. The showers are expected to bring down the maximum temperature, keeping it between 36–38 degrees Celsius, with the minimum likely to hover around 28 degrees Celsius. Delhi weather: Weekly forecast Delhi is likely to experience mostly cloudy skies over the next seven days, with the IMD issuing no alerts for the next seven days in its late-night forecast on June 26. IMD forecasts thunderstorms, lightning, and light to very light rainfall until July 2. Gusty winds of 30–40 kmph, occasionally reaching up to 50 kmph during evening or night storms, are also expected. While rainfall intensity may vary, no heatwave conditions are forecast for the week. Despite alerts, rain keeps Delhi waiting Despite cloudy skies over the city, the long-awaited monsoon has not arrived in Delhi. The IMD has issued several alerts in recent days, predicting the monsoon's onset. But so far, the rains have not followed. In its bulletin on June 25, the IMD said the monsoon was likely to reach Delhi within the next 24 hours (by June 26). Referring to its earlier forecast, the department noted that cloudy conditions had persisted over Delhi for the past three to four days. However, only very light to light rain was recorded in a few areas. According to the IMD, southeasterly winds have been blowing across the city during this time due to an east-west seasonal trough and a convergence line located south of Delhi, extending up to 2 km above ground level. Delhi air quality remains 'satisfactory' Delhi's air quality improved on Saturday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) slipping into the 'satisfactory' category after remaining 'moderate' for the last few days. The air quality was recorded 'satisfactory' at 8 am on June 28, with an AQI reading of 86, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). An AQI between 0 and 50 is considered 'good', 51–100 'satisfactory', 101–200 'moderate', 201–300 'poor', 301–400 'very poor' and 401–500 'severe'.
The Hindu
a day ago
- Climate
- The Hindu
Rain likely in Delhi, air quality at 'satisfactory' level
Thunderstorm accompanied by rain is expected in the national capital on Friday (June 27, 2025), with the minimum temperature recorded at 29 degrees Celsius at 8:30 a.m., 1.1 degrees above normal, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The maximum temperature is expected to settle around 37 degrees Celsius, while the relative humidity was recorded at 72 per cent at 8:30 a.m., the IMD said. The weather department has forecast thunderstorm with rain for the day. The city's air quality was recorded in the "satisfactory" category on Thursday (June 26, 2025), with an Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 95 at 4 p.m., according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). According to the CPCB, an AQI between zero and 50 is considered "good", 51 to 100 "satisfactory", 101 to 200 "moderate", 201 to 300 "poor", 301 to 400 "very poor", and 401 to 500 "severe".
NDTV
a day ago
- Climate
- NDTV
Thunderstorm With Rain Expected In Delhi Today: Weather Office
New Delhi: Thunderstorm accompanied by rain is expected in the national capital on Friday, with the minimum temperature recorded at 29 degrees Celsius at 8.30 am, 1.1 degrees above normal, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The maximum temperature is expected to settle around 37 degrees Celsius, while the relative humidity was recorded at 72 per cent at 8.30 am, the IMD said. The weather department has forecast thunderstorm with rain for the day. The city's air quality was recorded in the "satisfactory" category on Thursday, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 95 at 4 pm, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). According to the CPCB, an AQI between zero and 50 is considered "good", 51 to 100 "satisfactory", 101 to 200 "moderate", 201 to 300 "poor", 301 to 400 "very poor", and 401 to 500 "severe". (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
