By Admin 
A sudden change in the weather was seen in Delhi-NCR on Thursday evening (28 May 2026). Heavy rain occurred in many parts of the city. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for the next few hours and warned of bad weather in the entire city. IMD said there is a possibility of rain with lightning, dust storm and scattered hailstorm at many places in Delhi, with wind speed expected to reach 80 kilometers per hour.
Delhi Airport issued travel advisory
According to the Meteorological Department, this series of storms with rain and thunderstorms is likely to continue till May 31. Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) has informed that due to bad weather and possibility of storm in Delhi, some flights at Delhi Airport may be affected. The airport administration has requested passengers to contact the concerned airline company for information about their flights.
Delhi Airport posted on Twitter and wrote, ‘Due to the storm, some flights at Delhi Airport may be affected. Passengers are requested to contact the concerned airline for information about their flight. Also, use alternative transport modes like Delhi Metro to avoid possible delays in reaching the airport.
Delhi’s temperature decreased
According to IMD data, the maximum temperature on Thursday was about 3 to 5 degrees Celsius lower than the previous day. The Meteorological Department also said that on Thursday, the maximum temperature in major weather centers of Delhi was recorded below normal.
Skymet’s Mahesh Palawat said, ‘Thunderstorms have already started in northern parts of Rajasthan and it is expected to start in Delhi by evening and continue throughout the night.’ According to Palawat, the intensity of thunderstorms and rains are expected to increase further on Friday and this phase may continue till May 30. He told that this weather system is likely to move towards Gujarat on 30-31 May.
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