IMD Weather Today, Rain Forecast Live Updates: IMD issues orange alert for Delhi
Kartavya Desk Staff
IMD Weather Today, Rain Forecast Live Updates: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Delhi and forecasted light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms and lighting. IMD added hailstorms are to be expected in some NCR areas. Winds may reach 40 to 50 kmph, gusting up to 60 kmph.
The IMD said Delhi may record a minimum temperature of 19.4 Celsius and a maximum of 33 degree Celsius, adding daytime temperatures will remain normal, even with the rain.
Baramulla flood: Heavy rain in Jammu and Kashmir triggered a sudden rise in water levels, trapping 30 students and four teachers in a school hostel in Baramulla district. The Army carried out rescue operations and evacuated all 34 individuals trapped inside the building. Baramulla has received over 70 mm of continuous rainfall in the past 24 hours.
Tulail snow avalanche: A snow avalanche was reported in the Tulail area of Bandipora district. No damage has been reported so far. The Tulail area has been experiencing moderate rainfall in the plains and snowfall in the higher reaches over the past 48 hours as per PTI.
The Shimla meteorological department office has issued a yellow alert for Himachal Pradesh, warning thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds. The wind speeds are estimated to reach 40-50 kmph on Friday and Saturday. The higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh was reported to receive a mild snow on Tuesday morning as per PTI reports.
Light rain was experienced across Aligarh in Uttar Pradesh, while rest of the state remained dry.
Lucknow recorded a maximum temperature of 37°C and a minimum temperature of 23°C on Tuesday
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Commuters at Sealdah station navigate a light spell of rain under umbrellas, in Kolkata on Tuesday. (ANI Photo)
Visuals from the India Gate captured in the city.
VIDEO | Delhi: Rain lashes parts of the national capital. Visuals from India Gate. #rain #delhirains #delhinews(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) pic.twitter.com/mY4FMD69JM— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) March 31, 2026
VIDEO | Delhi: Rain lashes parts of the national capital. Visuals from India Gate. #rain #delhirains #delhinews(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) pic.twitter.com/mY4FMD69JM
IMD expects above-normal rainfall in most parts of the country in April, except Northeast India.
IMD has issued a warning for heavy rain, hailstorms, thunderstorms, and strong gusty winds across some parts of northwest, northeast, and central India.
A snow avalanche was reported in the Tulail area of Bandipora district in Jammu and Kashmir. No damage has been reported so far.
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Due to heavy rainfall, Baramulla district in Jammu and Kashmir saw a sudden rise in water levels in a stream near Watargam area. The sudden rise in water levels flooded a local school hostel, trapping 34 individuals. The Army carried out rescue operations and rescued 30 students and four teachers.
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IMD said some isolated Delhi NCR regions could experience hailstorm on Tuesday.
IMD has issued an orange alert for Delhi. Delhi is to expect light to moderate rainfall on Tuesday, accompanied by thunderstorms and lightnings.
31/03/2026: 14:50 IST; Light to moderate rainfall accompanied with moderate thunderstorm and lightning (30-50 Km/h gusty winds) is very likely to occur at entire Delhi and NCR during next 2 hours..Hail storm/Thunderstorm with moderate rainfall and lightning (40-60 Km/h gusty… pic.twitter.com/imAxkn0bfH— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) March 31, 2026
31/03/2026: 14:50 IST; Light to moderate rainfall accompanied with moderate thunderstorm and lightning (30-50 Km/h gusty winds) is very likely to occur at entire Delhi and NCR during next 2 hours..Hail storm/Thunderstorm with moderate rainfall and lightning (40-60 Km/h gusty… pic.twitter.com/imAxkn0bfH
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