Archive · 10 Jan 2026
Unexpected Rain Hits Delhi-NCR Amid Cold
People in Delhi-NCR and Telangana experienced unexpected heavy rain and intense cold.
The temperature in Delhi was very low, around 5.8°C, and the air quality was not good.
The weather department said there might be more rain and fog in the coming days, and some areas might be even colder.
The airport in Delhi also warned passengers that there might be some delays because of the fog.
The rain and cold weather made it hard for people to go about their daily lives.
In Telangana, places like Kohir recorded temperatures as low as 6.6°C, making it very chilly there too.
Unexpected heavy rain lashed Gurugram and parts of Delhi-NCR on Thursday, catching residents off guard.
Delhi recorded a low temperature of 5.8°C, with a yellow alert issued for dense fog.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted light rainfall over Delhi-NCR and surrounding areas.
Delhi Airport issued a passenger advisory warning against disruptions due to low visibility procedures.
The air quality in Delhi entered the 'very poor' range with an AQI of 321 on Friday.
- Who
- Residents of Delhi-NCR, Telangana, and surrounding areas
- What
- Unexpected heavy rain and intense cold wave
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Where
- Gurugram, Delhi-NCR, Telangana, and surrounding areas
- Why
- Unpredicted weather conditions due to seasonal changes
Weather Experts
Residents
Weather Predictions
Weather Experts
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted light rainfall and dense fog, issuing a yellow alert for colder conditions.
Residents
Residents were caught off guard by the unexpected heavy rain and intense cold, disrupting daily life.
- Temperature Low
- 5.8°C in Delhi, 6.6°C in Kohir, Telangana
- Temperature Range
- 14°C to 17°C (max), 5°C to 6°C (min) in Delhi
- AQI
- 321 (Very Poor) in Delhi
- Affected Areas
- Gurugram, Delhi-NCR, Telangana, and surrounding areas
- Alert Issued
- Yellow alert for dense fog in Delhi
- Cold Day Alert
- Uttarakhand, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Chandigarh, Rajasthan
- Cold Wave Conditions
- Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana
Sources
Delhi shivers as mercury hits low of 5.8°C, IMD issues yellow alert for dense fog; ‘very poor’ AQI returns
Surprise Rain Lashes Gurugram, Will Showers Travel to Delhi as Well Amid Fog and Cold?
Intense Coldwave Persists Across Telangana; Kohir Records 6.6°C
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Cold wave in Delhi intensifies with early morning rain; intense chill likely to persist next week
Delhi Shivers At 4.2°C, Coldest Morning In Two Years
Mumbai Weather Update For Jan 10, 2026: Cool Morning Brings Brief Relief, But City’s Air Turns Unhealthy As Pollution Persists; Overall AQI At 205
Weather update: IMD issues orange alert for fog, cold wave in Rajasthan; very heavy rain likely in Tamil Nadu
