Rain Lashes Parts Of Delhi-NCR; IMD Predicts More Showers, Issues Yellow Alert For Next Two Days

Published 27 July 2026 · local

Rain Lashes Parts Of Delhi-NCR; IMD Predicts More Showers, Issues Yellow Alert For Next Two Days Published By, Last Updated: July 27, 2026, 17:51 IST

Rain Lashes Parts Of Delhi-NCR; IMD Predicts More Showers, Issues Yellow Alert For Next Two Days Published By, Last Updated: July 27, 2026, 17:51 IST Visuals from Jantar Mantar and Kartavya Path showed steady rainfall as cloudy skies prevailed over the city. Delhi continues to record a 14 per cent rainfall deficit this monsoon season. (PTI) Delhi-NCR Rain: Rain lashed several parts of the national capital on Monday, bringing relief from humid conditions as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast more showers across Delhi and the Capital Region (NCR). Visuals from Jantar Mantar and Kartavya Path showed steady rainfall as cloudy skies prevailed over the city. The showers brought relief from the humid conditions, while commuters experienced slower traffic movement in several areas. VIDEO | Rain lashes the national capital.Visuals from Parliament Street. (Full video available on PTI Videos –) pic.twitter.com/MlJzZVtK5c — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 27, 2026 According to the IMD’s district-level nowcast issued at 4:24 pm, light rain and light thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds with speeds of 30-40 kmph were very likely over parts of South East Delhi, East Delhi, Shahdara, Central Delhi, North East Delhi, South Delhi, New Delhi, South West Delhi, West Delhi, North West Delhi and North Delhi.

The weather department said rainfall activity is likely to intensify on Tuesday and Wednesday, prompting it to issue a yellow alert for the national capital. Meanwhile, the IMD has forecast light to moderate rainfall over Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad. The weather office said residents can expect cloudy skies and intermittent rain for a next few days. VIDEO | Rain lashes the national capital.Visuals from Janpath. (Full video available on PTI Videos –) pic.twitter.com/gk0RNqquyo — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 27, 2026 According to the IMD, Delhi recorded a temperature of 26.6 degrees Celsius with 98 per cent relative humidity on Monday morning. Northeasterly winds were blowing at around 9 kmph. At Safdarjung, the city’s base weather station, the maximum temperature is expected to touch 36 degrees Celsius, while the minimum is likely to remain around 27 degrees Celsius. While rainfall is expected across the NCR, the IMD said showers are likely to remain localised, meaning some areas could receive brief intense spells while others may remain largely dry. Despite recent rain spells, Delhi continues to record a 14 per cent rainfall deficit this monsoon season.