Archive · 5 Sep 2026
Delhi-NCR Braces for More Rain, Thunderstorms and Cooler Temperatures
Delhi and nearby cities are getting cloudy, rainy weather again.
Weather officials say there may be rain, thunder and lightning on Saturday.
Delhi had heavy rain and strong winds the day before.
This caused water to collect on roads and made traffic difficult.
A low-pressure weather system is helping bring moisture to the area.
Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad and Faridabad may also receive rain.
Temperatures in Delhi are expected to stay lower than the previous day.
Rain should become lighter from September 6, with mostly dry weather expected from September 7 to September 10.
The India Meteorological Department forecast light to moderate rain, thunderstorms and lightning across Delhi-NCR on Saturday.
Delhi experienced heavy rain and winds nearing 60 kmph on Friday, causing waterlogging and traffic disruption.
A well-marked low-pressure area over northern Madhya Pradesh and adjoining south Uttar Pradesh is sustaining moist conditions.
Delhi’s Saturday temperatures are expected to remain below the previous day’s levels, with highs of 29-31°C and lows of 24-26°C.
Rain is forecast to decline from September 6, followed by mainly dry conditions from September 7 to September 10.
- Who
- Delhi-NCR residents, commuters and the India Meteorological Department.
- What
- Another spell of light to moderate rain, thunderstorms and lightning is forecast, following heavy rain and strong winds in Delhi.
- When
- Saturday, with rainfall expected to decline from September 6 and mainly dry conditions forecast from September 7 to September 10.
- Where
- Delhi and the National Capital Region, including Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad and Faridabad.
- Why
- A well-marked low-pressure area over central northern Madhya Pradesh and adjoining south Uttar Pradesh is expected to remain nearly stationary for two days, sustaining moisture over the region.
- Saturday rainfall
- One or two spells of light to moderate rain, thunderstorms and lightning are forecast from morning through the afternoon and evening.
- Delhi temperature
- The maximum is expected to be 29-31°C and the minimum 24-26°C.
- Recent wind
- Friday’s winds reached nearly 60 kmph in parts of Delhi.
- Recent impacts
- Heavy rain caused waterlogging and traffic disruption at several locations.
- Weather system
- A well-marked low-pressure area is positioned over central northern Madhya Pradesh and adjoining areas of south Uttar Pradesh.
- Faridabad rainfall
- Faridabad recorded 4.5 mm of rain in the previous 24 hours.
- Extended outlook
- Weather is expected to be mainly dry from September 7 to September 10, with temperatures gradually rising to about 33-35°C.