Delhi Weather: Heavy Rain Brings Respite In Capital As IMD Sounds Alert For NCR, Flight Ops Hit | India News
Delhi Weather: The residents in the national capital woke up to heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds and thunderstorms on Friday morning, bringing much-needed respite from the sweltering heat. Besides Delhi, parts of NCR, including Noida, also witness a fresh spell of showers.
The heavy downpour comes as the India Meteorological Department issued a red alert for Delhi and a yellow and an orange alert for parts of NCR, including Noida, Meerut, Gurugram, Ghaziabad and Faridabad.
#WATCH | Delhi | Residents of the national capital woke up to heavy rain showers accompanied by strong winds this morning.
(Visuals from Shanti Path) pic.twitter.com/GTqPL8buy2
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Following the heavy rain, several parts of Delhi also witnessed waterlogging, with people seen braving the rain amid disruptions.
#WATCH | Delhi: Rain showers lashed parts of the national capital early this morning; waterlogging was witnessed in several areas.
(Visuals from Lajpat Nagar) pic.twitter.com/Xia6oaQUKL
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Following the rain and thunderstorms in the national capital, flight services were disrupted at the Delhi Airport. “Due to inclement weather conditions and thunderstorms in Delhi, some flights have been impacted at Delhi Airport. Our on-ground teams are diligently working with all stakeholders to ensure a seamless and efficient passenger experience. Passengers are requested to contact the airline concerned for updated flight information,” Delhi Airport said.
Delhi Airport says, “Due to inclement weather conditions and thunderstorms in Delhi, some flights have been impacted at Delhi Airport. Our on-ground teams are diligently working with all stakeholders to ensure a seamless and efficient passenger experience. Passengers are… pic.twitter.com/2xY8IfPtkz
— ANI (@ANI) May 2, 2025
IMD Prediction
The weather office has predicted that rain and thunderstorms are likely to continue in parts of the national capital throughout the week. The IMD, in its Thursday weather bulletin, also said that the minimum temperature in the national capital will remain around 25 to 26 degrees Celsius.
