New Delhi, August 5, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Delhi, forecasting moderate rainfall and generally cloudy skies on Wednesday as active monsoon conditions are expected to persist over the national capital until August 10.
According to the IMD, Delhi is likely to witness moderate showers during the day, with the maximum temperature expected to hover around 33 degrees Celsius and the minimum around 24 degrees Celsius.
The forecast follows rainfall across several parts of the city on Tuesday, which brought temporary relief from hot and humid conditions. Among the city’s weather observatories, Ayanagar recorded the highest rainfall during the spell.
The weather department said the yellow alert has been issued to caution residents about changing weather conditions, as rain, thunderstorms and associated disruptions may affect normal activities in some areas.
Meanwhile, the IMD has also issued district-wise nowcast warnings for several states, warning of thunderstorms, lightning, heavy rainfall and strong winds over the next two to three hours.
A red alert has been issued for Punjab’s Patiala district, where severe weather conditions, including thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, gusty winds of up to 60 kmph and heavy rainfall exceeding 15 mm per hour, are expected. Residents have been advised to remain indoors and avoid unnecessary travel during periods of intense weather.
An orange alert has also been issued for several districts across Punjab and Uttar Pradesh.
In Punjab, the warning covers Fatehgarh Sahib, Ludhiana, Sangrur and Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar (SAS Nagar). In Uttar Pradesh, the affected districts include Amethi, Ayodhya, Barabanki, Fatehpur, Hardoi, Kanpur Dehat, Kanpur Nagar, Lucknow, Pratapgarh, Raebareli and Unnao.
The IMD has urged people in the affected regions to stay away from open areas during thunderstorms, follow official weather advisories and remain vigilant as monsoon activity continues across large parts of northern India.
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