Delhi gets respite from heat as rain, strong winds lash parts of city; IMD issues Orange alert
Delhi experienced a significant drop in temperatures due to intense rain and strong winds, providing relief from recent heat. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert, predicting further rain and gusty winds over the weekend. Flight disruptions occurred due to the weather, with over 500 flights affected.
- ▪Delhi's temperature dropped by 6–10°C after intense rain and winds up to 60 km/hr.
- ▪The IMD issued an orange alert for Friday, forecasting multiple spells of light rain and gusty winds up to 80 km/h.
- ▪Rain delayed over 500 flights, with one flight diverted to Jaipur due to the storm.
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Delhi gets respite from heat as rain, strong winds lash parts of city; IMD issues Orange alertLight rain is also likely over the weekend, ending the month on a relatively cooler note, officials said.Updated on: May 29, 2026 11:17 AM ISTBy Jasjeev GandhiokShare viaCopy link A sweltering Thursday gave way to a refreshing evening as intense rain and winds up to 60 km/hr swept through the city, dropping temperatures by 6–10°C by 7pm, officials said.An official said the highest wind speed recorded in Delhi was 61 km/hr at Palam. (Parveen Kumar/HT)The Met department has issued an “orange” alert for Friday, forecasting multiple spells of light rain and gusty winds up to 80 km/h.
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