The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for Delhi-NCR on June 12, warning of thunderstorms, moderate rain, lightning and strong winds of 60-70 kmph with higher gusts in some areas.
The India Meteorological Department issued a yellow alert for Delhi-NCR on June 12, warning of thunderstorms, moderate rain, lightning and strong winds across the region.
The forecast covers Delhi, Noida, Gurugram and Ghaziabad, with wind speeds expected to reach 60-70 kmph and gusts of up to 80 kmph in some areas. Some coverage also said hail could occur in isolated pockets.
The alert came after an unsettled night across the capital region, when rain and strong winds were already reported. Earlier coverage on June 11 had described a higher alert level, showing how the weather warning evolved as conditions changed.
What the alert means
The yellow alert signals that residents, commuters and travelers should stay aware of rapidly changing conditions. Thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds can disrupt road travel, delay flights or trains, and create localized hazards from falling branches, debris or temporary visibility drops.
The weather system is also part of a broader spell affecting northwestern India, with reports of severe thunderstorms and hail in neighboring states including Haryana, Punjab and Rajasthan.
What to watch next
The main questions now are whether IMD updates the alert later in the day, whether hail develops in the most affected pockets, and whether the stormy weather causes measurable disruption to transport or infrastructure in Delhi-NCR.
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