Archive · 23 Aug 2026
Rain Brings Relief Across Delhi As IMD Issues Alert
Rain fell in several parts of Delhi around the weekend.
One report describes showers on Saturday morning, while another describes rain early Sunday.
The showers made the weather feel more pleasant and gave some relief from heat and humidity.
People walking at Kartavya Path were seen in the rain.
Safdarjung had mist and a temperature of 27°C, while the Ridge was 26°C and had a light thunderstorm.
Delhi had also experienced rain, thunder and lightning during the previous 24 hours.
Pusa received the most rain in the city, measuring 16.5 millimetres.
The weather department issued a yellow alert for light rain in Delhi.
It also expected more rain in several parts of India.
Light rain fell across several parts of Delhi on Saturday morning and early Sunday, bringing relief from heat and humidity.
The IMD reported mist and 27°C at Safdarjung, while the Ridge recorded a light thunderstorm, rain, mist and 26°C.
Delhi received very light to light rain at many locations over the previous 24 hours, with isolated moderate rain, thunderstorms and lightning.
Pusa recorded the highest cumulative rainfall at 16.5 mm, while the Ridge recorded 0.2 mm and Faridabad 1.0 mm by 8:30 am.
The IMD issued a yellow alert for light rain in Delhi and forecast additional rainfall across northern, eastern and central regions.
- Who
- Delhi residents and people walking at Kartavya Path experienced the showers; the India Meteorological Department issued observations, alerts and forecasts.
- What
- Light rain, mist and isolated thunderstorms affected Delhi, with a yellow alert issued for light rainfall.
- When
- The reports refer to Saturday morning and early Sunday; cited observations were recorded at 7 am, 8 am and 8:30 am. Additional rainfall was forecast from August 22 to 28.
- Where
- Several parts of Delhi, including Safdarjung, the Ridge, Pusa and Kartavya Path, were affected. Rain was also reported or forecast in other parts of India.
- Why
- Weather conditions produced rain, mist and isolated thunderstorms, while the IMD forecast further rainfall.
- Delhi rainfall
- The second report said Delhi received 1 mm between 8:30 pm Saturday and 8:30 am Sunday.
- Weather alert
- The IMD issued a yellow alert for light rainfall across Delhi on Sunday.
- Safdarjung
- Mist and a temperature of 27°C were reported at 8 am.
- The Ridge
- A light thunderstorm, rain and mist were reported, with a temperature of 26°C at 7 am.
- Highest Delhi rainfall
- Pusa recorded 16.5 mm of cumulative rainfall by 8:30 am.
- Other Delhi-area readings
- The Ridge recorded 0.2 mm and Faridabad recorded 1.0 mm.
- Temperature range
- Delhi's minimum temperatures were 23–26°C and maximum temperatures were 34–35°C.
- Wider forecast
- The IMD forecast isolated heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand and fairly widespread rain in several regions between August 22 and 28.
