Archive · 27 Jan 2026
Delhi Faces Severe Weather with Red Alerts
On January 27, 2024, Delhi experienced severe weather conditions with rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued red and orange alerts for various parts of the city, advising residents to take action and stay prepared.
Rainfall was recorded in several areas, with Palam receiving 3.4 mm and Ridge 3.0 mm.
The maximum temperature is expected to be around 19°C, while the minimum temperature was recorded at 8°C.
The IMD also predicted light to moderate rainfall, isolated heavy spells, and the possibility of hail.
The last intense wet spell was on January 23, which provided brief relief from high pollution levels.
The air quality in Delhi has been poor, but the IMD expects it to improve to the 'moderate' category due to the upcoming rain and windy conditions.
Delhi experienced severe weather with rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds on January 27, 2024.
The IMD issued red alerts for North West, West, South West, Outer North, and parts of Central Delhi, and orange alerts for other areas.
Rainfall was recorded in several parts of the city, with Palam receiving 3.4 mm and Ridge 3.0 mm.
The maximum temperature is expected to be around 19°C, while the minimum temperature was recorded at 8°C.
The IMD predicted light to moderate rainfall, isolated heavy spells, and the possibility of hail, with an expected improvement in air quality.
- Who
- Residents of Delhi
- What
- Severe weather conditions with rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds, leading to red and orange alerts
- When
- January 27, 2024
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- Seasonal weather patterns and atmospheric conditions
Environmental Concerns
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Environmental Concerns
The air quality in Delhi has worsened, slipping back into the 'poor' category with an AQI of 241, which is harmful to health.
Weather Forecast
The IMD predicts that air quality is likely to improve to the 'moderate' category on January 27 and 28 due to windy conditions and rain.
- Lowest Temperature
- 3.6°C in Ayanagar
- Highest Temperature
- 5.3°C at the Ridge
- Air Quality Index (AQI)
- 241 (Poor)
- Maximum Temperature Prediction
- 18°C to 20°C
- Weather Condition
- Clear Skies
- IMD Alert
- Yellow alert for rain and snowfall in the western Himalayan region
- Expected Rainfall
- Light to moderate rain and snowfall on January 27 and 28
- Minimum Temperature Prediction
- 8°C to 10°C
- Rainfall Recorded
- Palam: 3.4 mm, Ridge: 3.0 mm, Pitampura: 2.0 mm, Janakpuri: 1.5 mm, Mayur Vihar: 1.0 mm, Ayanagar: 0.1 mm
- Alert Levels
- Red alert for North West, West, South West, Outer North, and parts of Central Delhi; Orange alert for North East, East, Shahdara, parts of North and South Delhi
- Expected Weather
- Light to moderate rainfall, isolated heavy spells, thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds of 40 to 50 kmph, and hail
- Maximum Temperature
- 19°C
- Minimum Temperature
- 8°C
Sources
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