IMD issued a yellow alert for Delhi-NCR on June 12, warning of thunderstorms, moderate rain and winds of 60-70 kmph, with gusts up to 80 kmph in some reports. Parts of the region had already seen rain and gusty winds overnight after an earlier red alert.
IMD has issued a yellow alert for Delhi-NCR on June 12, warning of thunderstorms, moderate rain and strong winds across the capital region.
The alert covers Delhi, Noida, Gurugram and Ghaziabad. Forecasts cited wind speeds of about 60-70 kmph, with gusts of up to 80 kmph in some reports. Hail was also mentioned as a possibility in parts of the region.
Parts of Delhi-NCR had already seen rain and gusty winds overnight on June 11-12. An earlier red alert was in place for the immediate term before conditions eased to a yellow-level warning by morning.
What IMD said
The weather shift is tied to a broader thunderstorm system affecting northwestern India, including Haryana, Punjab and Rajasthan.
The warning points to lightning, rain, gusty winds and locally disruptive weather, with the strongest impacts likely to come in short bursts.
Why it matters
For residents and commuters in Delhi-NCR, the main risks are travel delays, falling branches or debris, and localized disruption to traffic and outdoor activity.
Aviation and road movement can also be affected when thunderstorms move quickly through the region.
What to watch next
The key question through the day is whether IMD upgrades or withdraws the yellow alert as conditions change.
Residents should also watch for reports of hail, stronger thundersqualls and any wind-related damage in the hardest-hit parts of the NCR.
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