Delhi-NCR: Heavy Rain, Winds Bring Relief From Heat But Cause Waterlogging; IMD Issues Red Alert
Delhi-NCR experienced rain and strong winds, providing relief from summer heat. The IMD issued a red alert for Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Faridabad, and parts of Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan.
Rain and gusty winds swept across parts of Delhi-NCR on Tuesday, offering much-needed respite from the intense summer heat. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for the capital and nearby regions, warning of thunderstorms, hailstorms, and strong winds reaching 50–70 kmph at isolated locations.
VIDEO | Rain lashes parts of National Capital. Visuals from Vijay Chowk.#rainalert
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) June 17, 2025
(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) pic.twitter.com/tFKssgbADe
The sudden downpour and cloudy skies turned the weather pleasant across Delhi and adjoining cities. As per ANI, visuals from Noida Sector 11 showed rain lashing the streets, while commuters in Delhi navigated through heavy showers. This change in weather brought significant relief to residents reeling under prolonged heatwave conditions across North India.
#WATCH | Rain lashes parts of Delhi NCR; Visuals from Noida Sector 11 pic.twitter.com/7SzTTjsUqi
— ANI (@ANI) June 17, 2025
The downpour also led to waterlogging in areas of Delhi as well as Gurugram. According to news agency PTI, waterlogging was reported on Golf Course Road.
VIDEO | Gurugram: Heavy rain lashes the city, with waterlogging reported on Golf Course Road.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) June 17, 2025
(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) pic.twitter.com/FsJdmDEvOh
ANI shared visuals of waterlogging in Basant Gaon and Subroto Park in Delhi.
#WATCH | Delhi: Waterlogging in several parts of the National Capital following heavy rainfall.
— ANI (@ANI) June 17, 2025
(Visuals from Basant Gaon & Subroto Park) pic.twitter.com/Xg8GoryiI3
According to the IMD’s alert issued around 2 pm, areas in Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Faridabad, and parts of Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan were expected to witness heavy rain, lightning, and winds within a span of two hours.
A red alert was issued for Delhi and surrounding areas on Tuesday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting thunderstorms accompanied by hail, moderate to heavy rainfall, and gusty winds reaching speeds of 50 to 70 kmph at isolated locations over the next two… pic.twitter.com/9C38AdeYXG
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) June 17, 2025
As Delhi faces inclement weather conditions, flight operations at Delhi Airport may get impacted, an advisory stated.
"Our on-ground teams are working diligently with all stakeholders to ensure your journey remains hassle-free. For the latest flight information, passengers are advised to contact their respective airlines," it read.
Passenger Advisory issued at 15:35 Hours#DelhiAirport #PassengerAdvisory #DELAdvisory pic.twitter.com/ljFQywS98R
— Delhi Airport (@DelhiAirport) June 17, 2025
Detailed Forecast Across NCR and Neighbouring States
In its latest bulletin, the IMD highlighted the following alerts:
Hailstorm/thunderstorm with heavy rain, lightning and wind speeds of 50–70 kmph:
- Delhi: Jafarpur
- NCR: Bahadurgarh, Noida, Dadri, Greater Noida, Faridabad, Ballabhgarh
- Haryana: Kharkhoda, Mattanhail, Jhajjar, Farukhnagar
- Uttar Pradesh: Gulaoti, Sikandrabad
- Rajasthan: Laxmangarh, Rajgarh
Moderate rainfall with thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds (50–70 kmph):
- Delhi: Narela, Bawana, Alipur, Kanjhawala, Dilshad Garden, Seemapuri, Mundka, Vivek Vihar, Nazafgarh, Dwarka, IGI Airport, Tughlakabad, IGNOU, Ayanagar, Deramandi
- NCR: Ghaziabad, Indirapuram, Hindon Air Force Station, Chhapraula, Gurugram, Manesar
- Haryana: Sonipat, Rohtak, Kosali
- Uttar Pradesh: Modinagar, Pilakhua, Hapur, Anupshahar, Bahajoi, Debai, Narora, Sahaswan, Atrauli, Nandgaon, Barsana
- Rajasthan: Nagar, Deeg, Nadbai
Light to moderate rain with light thunderstorm and lightning (40–60 kmph gusts):
- Delhi: Burari, Rohini, Badli, Karawal Nagar, Delhi University, Civil Lines, Pashchim Vihar, Kashmiri Gate, Shahdara, Rajouri Garden, Preet Vihar, Akshardham, Palam, Safdarjung, Lodi Road, R.K. Puram, Defence Colony, Lajpat Nagar, Malviya Nagar, Kalkaji, Chhattarpur
- NCR: Loni Dehat
- Haryana: Gohana, Gannaur, Bhiwani, Charkhi Dadri, Loharu
- Uttar Pradesh: Khekra, Siyana, Kasganj, Sikandra Rao, Etah
- Rajasthan: Pilani, Bharatpur, Mahawa, Mahendipur Balaji, Bayana
Red Alert Followed by Yellow Warning Until Thursday
The IMD has also put Delhi under a ‘yellow alert’ through Thursday, anticipating further spells of rain, lightning, and gusty winds ranging between 50–60 kmph.
As per the latest data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the air quality in the city was in the ‘satisfactory’ category with an AQI reading of 96 at 9 am. The CPCB classifies AQI levels from 0–50 as ‘good’, 51–100 as ‘satisfactory’, 101–200 as ‘moderate’, and so on.
Meanwhile, Tuesday’s minimum temperature settled at 29°C, with the maximum expected to reach around 34°C, the IMD said.
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