<p>The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) stated in its most recent weather forecast, that approximately one to two hours of intense rain and thunderstorms could affect parts of New Delhi and neighbouring areas on Friday (March 29) evening.</p>

<p>From 6 pm onwards, gusty wind and isolated rainfall are predicted in places like Delhi, Noida, and Ghaziabad.</p>

<p>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-weather-rainfall-predicted-in-many-regions-of-north-india-amid-cold-wave-conditions-check-imd-forecast-684770">India weather: Rainfall predicted in many regions of North India amid cold wave conditions; Check IMD forecast</a></p>

<p>According to IMD's forecast, Delhi NCR region will observe light to moderate rain on Friday night, which will turn into heavy rain within few hours. Additionally precipitation and hailstorms may occur in Delhi and the neighboring cities on Friday night.</p>

<p>IMD in a post on X said, "Thunderstorms with light to moderate intensity rain, accompanied by heavy rainfall over isolated areas and gusty winds with speeds of 40-60 Km/h, are expected over and adjoining areas of entire Delhi and NCR (Loni Dehat, Hindon AF Station, Ghaziabad, Indirapuram, Chhapraula, Noida, Dadri, Greater Noida, Gurugram, Faridabad, Manesar, Ballabhgarh) Sohana, Palwal, Nuh (Haryana) Bhiwari (Rajasthan) during next 2 hours.”</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/watch-mini-kashmir-in-tamil-nadu-mercury-dips-below-1c-as-frost-covers-areas-in-ooty-684736">Watch | Mini-Kashmir in Tamil Nadu: Mercury dips below 1C as frost covers areas in Ooty</a></p>

<p>The meteorological department added that, "Hailstorms/Precipitation are likely to occur in a few places in Delhi (Kanjhawala, Mundaka, Jafarpur, Nazafgarh, Deramandi), NCR (Bahadurgarh, Gurugram, Manesar), Sohana (Haryana), and Bhiwari (Rajasthan) within the next 1 hour."</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) stated in its most recent weather forecast, that approximately one to two hours of intense rain and thunderstorms could affect parts of New Delhi and neighbouring areas on Friday (March 29) evening.

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) stated in its most recent weather forecast, that approximately one to two hours of intense rain and thunderstorms could affect parts of New Delhi and neighbouring areas on Friday (March 29) evening. From 6 pm onwards, gusty wind and isolated rainfall are predicted in places like Delhi, Noida, and Ghaziabad. Also read: India weather: Rainfall predicted in many regions of North India amid cold wave conditions; Check IMD forecast According to IMD's forecast, Delhi NCR region will observe light to moderate rain on Friday night, which will turn into heavy rain within few hours. Additionally precipitation and hailstorms may occur in Delhi and the neighboring cities on Friday night. IMD in a post on X said, "Thunderstorms with light to moderate intensity rain, accompanied by heavy rainfall over isolated areas and gusty winds with speeds of 40-60 Km/h, are expected over and adjoining areas of entire Delhi and NCR (Loni Dehat, Hindon AF Station, Ghaziabad, Indirapuram, Chhapraula, Noida, Dadri, Greater Noida, Gurugram, Faridabad, Manesar, Ballabhgarh) Sohana, Palwal, Nuh (Haryana) Bhiwari (Rajasthan) during next 2 hours.” Watch | Mini-Kashmir in Tamil Nadu: Mercury dips below 1C as frost covers areas in Ooty The meteorological department added that, "Hailstorms/Precipitation are likely to occur in a few places in Delhi (Kanjhawala, Mundaka, Jafarpur, Nazafgarh, Deramandi), NCR (Bahadurgarh, Gurugram, Manesar), Sohana (Haryana), and Bhiwari (Rajasthan) within the next 1 hour." (With inputs from agencies)

Heavy rain and thunderstorm to lash parts of Delhi-NCR on Friday, says IMD

<p>Delhi residents woke up to dense fog on Tuesday morning (Jan 30) amid intense cold conditions and low visibility. A similar situation was observed in the key cities of the neighbouring states of Haryana, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said shallow fog was also observed in pockets of Delhi on Monday night (Jan 29).</p>

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<p>"Very dense fog in isolated pockets of northwest Rajasthan; dense fog in isolated pockets of East Uttar Pradesh; moderate fog in isolated pockets of Punjab, Haryana and West UP and shallow fog in isolated pockets of Delhi," the IMD said.</p>

<p>An IMD official was quoted as saying that the visibility dropped to around 50 metres at Palam and Safdarjung.</p>

<p>Delhi recorded a temperature of 11.4 degrees Celsius on Tuesday morning at 5:30 am IST. The mercury is expected to hover around 8C tonight with the maximum temperature being 22C.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Rain expected in North India</strong></h2>

<p>The IMD has also issued a rain alert for northwest India on January 31 and February 1 as a result of the Western Disturbance. &nbsp;“Light to moderate rain is expected in Punjab, Chandigarh, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh on January 31 and February 1,” the IMD said.</p>

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<p>Additionally, isolated heavy rainfall/snowfall is also likely over Jammu, Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit, Baltistan and Muzaffarabad.</p>

<h2><strong>Flights and railway services disrupted</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, dense fog conditions disrupted rail and air traffic in the region on Tuesday. At least 50 flights and 10 trains bound for Delhi were delayed, as per media reports.</p>

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<p>Train number 22221, Mumbai Rajdhani, was running late by more than an hour at the time of writing this news. Similarly, train number 22691, Bangalore Rajdhani, was running late by more than two hours. Train number 12953, August Kranti Rajdhani Express, was also running late.</p>

<h2><strong>Devotees brave frigid conditions in Ayodhya</strong></h2>

<p>In Ayodhya, the devotees of Ram Lalla were braving chilling cold conditions early Tuesday as they gathered at Rampath before seeking blessings at the Ram Temple.</p>

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Delhi residents woke up to dense fog on Tuesday morning (Jan 30) amid intense cold conditions and low visibility. A similar situation was observed in the key cities of the neighbouring states of Haryana, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh.

Delhi residents woke up to dense fog on Tuesday morning (Jan 30) amid intense cold conditions and low visibility. A similar situation was observed in the key cities of the neighbouring states of Haryana, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said shallow fog was also observed in pockets of Delhi on Monday night (Jan 29). #WATCH | Dense fog continues to grip Delhi. (Visuals from Janpath Road, shot at 6:15 am) pic.twitter.com/NBYM3yhOgc — ANI (@ANI) January 30, 2024 × "Very dense fog in isolated pockets of northwest Rajasthan; dense fog in isolated pockets of East Uttar Pradesh; moderate fog in isolated pockets of Punjab, Haryana and West UP and shallow fog in isolated pockets of Delhi," the IMD said. An IMD official was quoted as saying that the visibility dropped to around 50 metres at Palam and Safdarjung. Delhi recorded a temperature of 11.4 degrees Celsius on Tuesday morning at 5:30 am IST. The mercury is expected to hover around 8C tonight with the maximum temperature being 22C. Rain expected in North India The IMD has also issued a rain alert for northwest India on January 31 and February 1 as a result of the Western Disturbance. “Light to moderate rain is expected in Punjab, Chandigarh, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh on January 31 and February 1,” the IMD said. Also read: India Weather: Rainfall predicted in many regions of North India amid cold wave conditions; Check IMD forecast Additionally, isolated heavy rainfall/snowfall is also likely over Jammu, Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit, Baltistan and Muzaffarabad. Flights and railway services disrupted Meanwhile, dense fog conditions disrupted rail and air traffic in the region on Tuesday. At least 50 flights and 10 trains bound for Delhi were delayed, as per media reports. #WATCH | Delhi: Passengers at New Delhi Railway Station face difficulties as some trains are running off-schedule due to bad weather. (Visuals shot at 6:30 am) pic.twitter.com/M5NN2FobFP — ANI (@ANI) January 30, 2024 × Train number 22221, Mumbai Rajdhani, was running late by more than an hour at the time of writing this news. Similarly, train number 22691, Bangalore Rajdhani, was running late by more than two hours. Train number 12953, August Kranti Rajdhani Express, was also running late. Devotees brave frigid conditions in Ayodhya In Ayodhya, the devotees of Ram Lalla were braving chilling cold conditions early Tuesday as they gathered at Rampath before seeking blessings at the Ram Temple. #WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: Braving the fog and cold early in the morning, devotees gather at Rampath for the darshan of Ram Lalla at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya. pic.twitter.com/kdjlGwnoZN — ANI (@ANI) January 30, 2024 × (With inputs from agencies)

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Heavy rain and thunderstorm to lash parts of Delhi-NCR on Friday, says IMD

Weather update: Dense fog disrupts rail, air traffic; IMD issues rain alert for north India