Archive · 15 Sep 2026
Delhi-NCR Rain Alert as IMD Warns of Storms Nationwide
Delhi-NCR may get light rain and cloudy weather on Tuesday.
The weather department has warned about thunderstorms in 20 states.
Some places could also have lightning and strong winds reaching 60 kmph.
Delhi is expected to stay fairly warm despite the rain.
The temperature may reach 32–34°C during the day.
Rain and dry weather may alternate in different parts of the country this week.
The southwest monsoon may start leaving India around September 19 from west Rajasthan.
However, some areas may still receive rain, and the country has received 15% less rain than expected overall.
Delhi-NCR may receive isolated light rain on Tuesday under generally cloudy skies.
The India Meteorological Department has issued thunderstorm alerts covering 20 states.
Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds of up to 60 kmph are possible in some areas.
Delhi’s maximum temperature is forecast at 32–34°C, with a minimum of 23–25°C.
Southwest monsoon withdrawal may begin around September 19 from west Rajasthan, while India’s cumulative rainfall deficit stands at 15%.
- Who
- The India Meteorological Department issued the weather alerts, affecting residents across 20 states.
- What
- Thunderstorms, lightning, rain and gusty winds are forecast, with light rain possible in Delhi-NCR.
- When
- The Delhi-NCR forecast applies to Tuesday; monsoon withdrawal may begin around September 19.
- Where
- Delhi-NCR and parts of northern, central, eastern, western and southern India.
- Why
- The alerts were issued because unsettled weather is expected as the southwest monsoon approaches its withdrawal.
- Delhi rainfall
- Isolated very light to light rain is likely from the forenoon through the afternoon on Tuesday.
- Delhi temperatures
- The maximum is forecast at 32–34°C and the minimum at 23–25°C.
- Alert coverage
- Thunderstorm warnings cover 20 states.
- Maximum wind speed
- Gusts could reach up to 60 kmph in some areas.
- Monsoon withdrawal
- The process may begin around September 19 from west Rajasthan.
- Normal withdrawal date
- The normal withdrawal date from west Rajasthan is September 17.
- Rainfall deficit
- India’s cumulative rainfall deficit is reported at 15%.