Archive · 5 Sep 2026
Delhi-NCR Faces Heavy Rain, Alerts Issued Across Regions
Delhi-NCR is expected to receive heavy rain and thunderstorms on September 5, 2026.
Some parts of Delhi have received a red alert, while other areas have an orange alert.
A red alert means people should take the strongest precautions.
Gurugram officials asked people not to travel unless it is necessary.
They also warned residents to stay away from flooded roads, underpasses, trees and electric wires.
The weather department expects rain in many parts of northern, central and eastern India.
Several northeastern states may also get widespread rain and thunderstorms.
Coastal Karnataka is expected to receive frequent widespread rainfall.
Some southern areas will have less rain, but strong winds are possible in parts of the south.
The India Meteorological Department forecasts intermittent moderate rain and thunderstorms across Delhi-NCR on September 5, 2026.
Parts of Delhi are under a red alert, while several Delhi-NCR areas remain under an orange alert.
Gurugram authorities advised residents to avoid non-essential travel after a warning of rainfall exceeding 15 millimetres per hour, thunderstorms and gusty winds.
Residents were warned to avoid waterlogged roads, underpasses, low-lying areas, flooded stretches, trees, electric poles and overhead wires.
Widespread or heavy rainfall is forecast across parts of northern, central, eastern, northeastern and western India through September 10.
- Who
- Residents of Delhi-NCR, particularly Gurugram, and people across several Indian states; the India Meteorological Department issued the forecasts.
- What
- Heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds are forecast, with red and orange alerts in parts of Delhi-NCR.
- When
- The main Delhi-NCR warning applies on September 5, 2026; broader rainfall forecasts extend from September 4 through September 10.
- Where
- Delhi-NCR, including Gurugram, along with parts of northern, central, eastern, northeastern, western and southern India.
- Why
- An active monsoon weather system is expected to bring heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds.
- Delhi-NCR forecast
- Intermittent moderate rainfall and thunderstorms are forecast throughout September 5.
- Alerts
- Parts of Delhi are under a red alert, while several Delhi-NCR areas are under an orange alert.
- Gurugram warning
- Rainfall exceeding 15 millimetres per hour, moderate thunderstorms and gusty winds were forecast for the following two to three hours after the 10:38 AM September 5 nowcast.
- Public advice
- Gurugram residents were advised to avoid non-essential travel and flooded or hazardous locations.
- North India
- Heavy or very heavy rainfall is forecast in parts of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, West Uttar Pradesh and East Rajasthan.
- Central and eastern India
- Rainfall and thunderstorms are forecast across parts of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand and Odisha.
- Wind forecast
- Surface winds of 40–50 kilometres per hour, gusting to 60 kilometres per hour, are forecast for parts of Andhra Pradesh, Rayalaseema and Tamil Nadu on September 4–5.