Rain Expected In Delhi-NCR Today? Here’s What IMD’s Latest Forecast Says

New Delhi: The Meteorological Department says that there may be light rain or drizzle in Delhi and surrounding areas during the next few hours. The weather may also change in Sonipat, Jhajjar, Rewari, Nuh and Palwal of Haryana. Apart from this, there are chances of light rain in Baghpat and Modinagar of UP and Alwar of Rajasthan.

Will there be drizzle in other areas also?

Light rain may also occur in some other parts of Haryana, Western Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. The rain will not be very heavy, but it may make the weather a little cool and relaxing.

Orange colour nowcast for the districts of north Rajasthan for light to moderate rainfall accompanied with thunderstroms, lightning and gusty winds (40-60 kmph) during next 3 hours.

Yellow colour for light rainfall also issued for Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, West Uttar Pradesh and… pic.twitter.com/XMUUxrAZo3

— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) February 18, 2026

Why has yellow alert been issued?

The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Western Uttar Pradesh and West Madhya Pradesh. This means that the weather can change suddenly, so people need to be a little cautious. However, there is no possibility of any major problem.

Why was it suddenly so hot in Delhi?

The news of rain has come at a time when Delhi saw its hottest day this year. On Monday the temperature reached 31.6 degrees, which is much higher than normal. It is not considered normal for it to be so hot so early in February.

Has the temperature increased more rapidly in February this year?

This time the effect of heat started becoming visible from the beginning of February. Since February 12, the temperature has been continuously rising and has been increasing a little every day. Finally on Monday it touched the figure of 31.6 degrees, which is the highest temperature so far this year.

Can there be relief in the weather ahead?

People may get some respite from the heat due to light rain and clouds. The weather is expected to remain pleasant in the coming hours, due to which a slight drop in temperature may also be seen.