Delhi-NCR Weather Alert: 7 Urgent Monsoon Updates You Can’t Miss – Storm Threats & Power Outages Loom

Delhi-NCR woke to light rain and cloudy skies today, offering relief after Sunday’s 38.4°C high. The IMD predicts continued rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning, though no active warnings are in place for Delhi itself. A yellow alert, however, remains for surrounding NCR regions like Gurugram and Faridabad. Meanwhile, Madhya Pradesh faces a red alert, with districts like Shivpuri and Mandsaur bracing for over 204 mm of rainfall and severe flood threats.

Uttar Pradesh and parts of Haryana are under yellow alert for moderate rain and strong winds. Nationally, the monsoon is 10% above average, with central India currently bearing the brunt. Commuters in Delhi are advised to plan for delays, while red zone residents must stay alert for evacuation notices. The monsoon disparity underscores growing regional risks and the need for localized disaster readiness.

Delhi-NCR Weather Alert: 7 Urgent Monsoon Updates You Can’t Miss – Storm Threats & Power Outages Loom

Residents woke to overcast skies and steady light rain today, continuing the monsoon’s cooling effect after Sunday’s 38.4°C peak. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts:  

• Today: Generally cloudy with light rain, thunderstorms, and lightning.  

• Temperatures: Highs of 32–34°C, lows of 23–25°C (near seasonal average).  

• Alert Level: No active warning for Delhi, but a yellow alert covers NCR areas including Gurugram, Faridabad, and Palwal. 

Why it matters: The consistent showers offer much-needed heat relief but may disrupt commutes. Thunderstorms heighten risks of localized waterlogging and brief power outages.  

Critical Regional Alerts 

🟥 Madhya Pradesh: RED ALERT  

• High-Risk Zones: Shivpuri, Ashoknagar, Guna, Sheopur Kalan, Mandsaur.  

• Threat: “Heavy to very heavy rainfall” (over 204 mm in 24 hours), with severe flooding, landslides, and travel disruptions likely.  

• Orange Alerts active for Gwalior, Bhind, and Chhatarpur. 

🟨 Uttar Pradesh & NCR: YELLOW ALERT  

• UP Impact Zones: Jhansi, Bareilly, Azamgarh, Sambhal.  

• Expect: Moderate rain (5.5–64.4 mm) with thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds.  

• Haryana/W. UP: Yamunanagar, Saharanpur, and Muzaffarnagar face similar conditions. 

Monsoon Context: Regional Disparities Deepen 

• National Trend: Monsoon arrived 8 days early, delivering 10% above-average rainfall overall.  

• Central India Focus: Active systems currently dominate MP, UP, and Rajasthan, with northwest India (including Delhi) next in line.  

• Risks Ahead: Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Rajasthan may see “heavy to very heavy” rainfall in the coming days. 

Practical Advice for Residents 

Delhi-NCR:  

• Carry waterproof gear and allow extra commute time.  

• Avoid open areas during thunderstorms; lightning strikes pose real danger. 

MP Red/Zones:  

• Heed evacuation advisories if issued.  

• Avoid riverbanks and landslide-prone hills. 

UP/Yellow Zones:  

• Secure loose outdoor objects; gusts may exceed 40–50 km/h.  

• Monitor water levels in low-lying areas. 

Insight: While Delhi enjoys temperate relief, these patterns highlight monsoon volatility—intense downpours in central India contrast with milder rains in the north, stressing disaster preparedness disparities.