IMD issues red alert for Delhi, orange for Noida, Gurugram amid heavy rain; temperature dips

Weather Delhi: IMD issued a red alert for Delhi as heavy rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds lashed parts of the city and adjoining areas on Thursday. Heavy rain lashed parts of Delhi and NCR, including Uttar Pradesh's Noida, Ghaziabad and Haryana's Gurugram, on Thursday afternoon, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue elevate the orange alert to red for several areas.A man makes his way amid rainfall, at India Gate, in New Delhi, Thursday, (PTI)All districts of Delhi were initially placed under an orange alert for rain and thunderstorms till at least 3 pm but were later on red warning, according to the nowcast seen on IMD website at around 1:30 pm on Thursday.Also Read: Orange alert issued in Delhi; rain, thunderstorms likely as western disturbance moves inGurugram, Faridabad in Haryana and UP's Noida, Ghaziabad were under an orange-coloured warning.According to the IMD, moderate to intense rainfall at a rate of 5-15 mm per hour, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds reaching 40-60 kmph, was likely across Delhi. The weather office forecast intermittent spells of rain in several parts of the city.Also Read: Sudden spell of heavy rain, thunderstorms hit Delhi NCR; waterlogging at several placesThe minimum temperature in Delhi settled at 23.3 degrees Celsius on Thursday, 3.7 degrees above normal, while the maximum temperature was expected to reach around 29 degrees Celsius, according to the IMD, as reported by PTI.Also Read: Delhi records wettest October day in four years, minimum temperature drops to 18.7 deg CExperts attributed the sudden spell of rain to a western disturbance and a cyclonic circulation over adjoining areas, describing the conditions as part of a normal post-monsoon weather pattern.Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs. The HT News Desk covers politics, elections, government policies, the economy, business and markets, science and technology, the environment, law and order, infrastructure, education, climate issues and geopolitics, while closely tracking developments across states, institutions and global capitals. The team also leads coverage of major breaking news events, policy announcements, court proceedings, natural disasters, public emergencies and significant international developments. Reports published by the newsdesk are based on information gathered from reporters on the ground, official statements, government agencies, court records, regulatory filings, recognised institutions and other authoritative sources. Stories undergo editorial scrutiny and verification processes to ensure accuracy, fairness and relevance, and are updated as events evolve and additional information becomes available. Whether covering a key political decision in New Delhi, an economic policy shift affecting millions, a landmark court ruling or a major global event, the HT News Desk aims to provide readers with reliable, fact-based journalism that delivers not only the latest developments but also the context and analysis needed to understand their wider implications.Read More