IMD Issues Red Warning for Delhi: Rainfall and Winds Forecast

New Delhi: Delhi is on red alert for the next two hours as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of heavy rain, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds till 2:10 pm on Monday.

According to IMD’s district-wise nowcast issued at 11:10 am, East Delhi and large parts of South Delhi are under a red warning for rainfall of more than 15mm per hour, along with thunderstorms and lightning. Wind speed of 30-40 km/h is expected.

Several other areas of West and Central Delhi are under an orange alert.

The capital is likely to see multiple spells of rain today, but weather is expected to turn dry from Tuesday, the IMD said.

For Tuesday, only very light rain is possible in the afternoon. On Wednesday, light rain is likely at a few places till noon and at many places in the afternoon, with moderate rain at isolated places.

From Thursday to Sunday, no rain is expected and skies will remain partly cloudy.