Archive · 4 Sep 2026
Heavy Rain and Thunderstorm Red Alert Issued for Delhi
Delhi received heavy rain on Friday.
The sky became dark, and people hurried to find shelter.
Some people celebrating Janmashtami were caught in the sudden showers.
The weather office, called the IMD, issued a red alert.
It warned that more rain, lightning and thunderstorms could arrive.
Some places could receive very heavy rain.
Strong winds could blow at up to 60 kmph in gusts.
The forecast covered several periods during the afternoon and evening.
People were advised by the warning to be prepared for dangerous weather.
Heavy rain hit parts of Delhi on Friday, with dark clouds covering the capital.
The IMD issued a red alert for intense rain, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds.
Palam recorded 3.4 mm of rain, while Najafgarh recorded 0.5 mm during reported periods.
Light to moderate rain and thunderstorms were forecast between 2:15 pm and 4:15 pm, and again from 5 pm to 8 pm.
The forecast included isolated heavy rain of 50–100 mm and winds of 40–50 kmph, gusting up to 60 kmph.
- Who
- Residents and visitors in Delhi, including people attending Janmashtami celebrations, were affected; the India Meteorological Department issued the warning.
- What
- Heavy rain affected parts of Delhi, while a red alert warned of further rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds.
- When
- Friday; further spells were forecast from 2:15 pm to 4:15 pm and from 5 pm to 8 pm.
- Where
- Delhi, including the Palam and Najafgarh areas.
- Why
- The India Meteorological Department forecast moderate rain at most places, isolated heavy rain and thunderstorms with strong, gusty winds.
- Alert
- Red alert issued for intense rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds.
- Rainfall recorded
- Palam received 3.4 mm between 11:30 am and 2:30 pm; Najafgarh received 0.5 mm between 8:30 am and 11:30 am.
- First forecast period
- Light to moderate rain, thunderstorms and lightning were expected from 2:15 pm to 4:15 pm, with heavy rain at isolated places.
- Second forecast period
- Another spell was forecast at most places from 5 pm to 8 pm, with heavy rain at isolated places.
- Expected rainfall
- Moderate rain was likely at most places, with 50–100 mm of heavy rain at a few places.
- Wind speeds
- Strong winds were forecast at 40–50 kmph, with gusts reaching up to 60 kmph.
