Delhi-NCR weather update: Heavy rain lashed parts of the national capital on Friday evening, bringing much-needed relief from the prevailing weather conditions. The showers provided a respite to residents across several areas of Delhi.
This comes after Thursday turned out to be the hottest day of the season so far in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR).
IMD forecast Delhi-NCR
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted that the city is likely to witness thunderstorms accompanied by rain. However, no alert had been issued for the region at this time, while the forecast for Saturday and Sunday indicates a “partly cloudy sky.”
Earlier, IMD scientist Dr. Shashi Kant told news agency ANI, “A western disturbance has been observed for the past 24 hours. Due to this, there is a possibility of rain accompanied by thunderstorms in the northern Indian states of Jammu-Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. In the plains, there will be partly cloudy skies during the day, along with very light rain. A drop of 2 degrees is expected in temperatures across the region. In Delhi, temperatures between 39 and 42 degrees were recorded in the last 24 hours, with a maximum of 41.4 degrees noted. This is 2-4 degrees above normal… Today, there is a likelihood of relief from the heat in northwest India. In central India, heatwave conditions may persist for the next 3 days, after which there will be a change in the weather…”
Watch visuals here:
#WATCH | Delhi | Rain lashes parts of the national capital this evening
Visuals from Parliament pic.twitter.com/QsVg9rjtYM
— ANI (@ANI) April 17, 2026
Visuals from the Moti Bagh area:
#WATCH | Delhi: Heavy downpour in the National Capital Region today brought much‑needed relief from the summer heat. Visuals from the Moti Bagh area. pic.twitter.com/h0S1yDV7vT
— ANI (@ANI) April 17, 2026
Visuals from Noida Sector 11:
#WATCH | Noida, UP: Torrential rainfall in the Delhi-NCR region today cooled the weather, giving people relief from the rising summer temperatures. Visuals from Noida Sector 11. pic.twitter.com/kkfI7fcqkY
— ANI (@ANI) April 17, 2026
Visuals from Ghaziabad:
#WATCH | Ghaziabad, UP: Rain lashed parts of the NCR today, cooling the weather with breezy winds. Visuals of the downpour came from Ghaziabad. pic.twitter.com/CJ7pzMR2wX
— ANI (@ANI) April 17, 2026
Weather shift in Delhi-NCR
IANS reported that, according to the IMD, the region had been witnessing a steady spike in temperatures, with maximum readings hovering between 37 degrees Celsius and 39 degrees Celsius, while minimum temperatures ranged from 21 degrees Celsius to 24 degrees Celsius.
On Friday, the minimum temperature was recorded at 22.4 degrees Celsius, but high humidity levels and strong solar radiation had made conditions particularly uncomfortable.
The IMD has already cautioned that this relief may be temporary. Its seven-day forecast indicates partly cloudy conditions in the immediate term, followed by clearer skies and a rise in temperatures.
With heatwave conditions looming, experts advise residents to remain cautious, stay hydrated, and avoid prolonged exposure to the sun during peak afternoon hours.
(with agencies’ inputs)
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