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Heavy Rain And Thunderstorms Sweep Delhi NCR As IMD Issues Orange Alert
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News18•15-10-2026, 13:36
Heavy Rain And Thunderstorms Sweep Delhi NCR As IMD Issues Orange Alert
- •Heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds struck Delhi-NCR on Thursday.
- •The India Meteorological Department issued an orange alert and forecast rainfall of 5-15 mm per hour with winds reaching 40-60 kmph.
- •Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 23.3 degrees Celsius, with the maximum expected to reach around 29 degrees Celsius.
- •Experts attributed the sudden weather change to a western disturbance and a cyclonic circulation over the region.
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for the national capital after heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds swept across several parts of Delhi-NCR.
The IMD forecast rainfall ranging from 5 to 15 mm per hour along with gusty winds reaching speeds of 40 to 60 kmph during the weather spell.
Experts attributed the sudden rainfall to a western disturbance combined with a cyclonic circulation over the adjoining areas, forming part of a normal post-monsoon weather pattern.
