Rain lashes Delhi-NCR after IMD issues red alert for thunderstorms, strong winds
Published 11 June 2026 ยท local
The red alert, the highest level of weather warning issued by the IMD, indicates the possibility of severe weather conditions that may pose risks to
The red alert, the highest level of weather warning issued by the IMD, indicates the possibility of severe weather conditions that may pose risks to life and property, requiring immediate precautionary measures. According to meteorologists, the change in weather has been driven by a cyclonic circulation over central Pakistan and adjoining regions. The system has increased atmospheric instability across northwest India, including Delhi-NCR, creating favourable conditions for thunderstorms and rainfall.
Published: June 12, 2026 โข 12:00 AM IST ยท Updated: June 12, 2026 โข 12:32 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
The red alert, the highest level of weather warning issued by the IMD, indicates the possibility of severe weather conditions that may pose risks to life and property, requiring immediate precautionary measures.
According to meteorologists, the change in weather has been driven by a cyclonic circulation over central Pakistan and adjoining regions.
The system has increased atmospheric instability across northwest India, including Delhi-NCR, creating favourable conditions for thunderstorms and rainfall.