Delhi suddenly changed the mood and heavy rains in Delhi on Tuesday (October 7). After this, a drop in temperature was recorded. In the national capital, there were dark clouds in the sky and in many parts, passengers and others were surprised. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued Yellow and Orange alerts for the national capital, which estimates moderate rains with light thunderstorms and electricity.

It has been informed by the Meteorological Department that there is a possibility of power, hailstorm and 40-60 kmph speed with moderate thunderstorms in central, south-west, west, northwest and parts of North Delhi.

Temperature recorded 1.3 degrees below normal in Delhi

The capital received rain on Tuesday morning and the minimum temperature was recorded at 1.3 degrees below normal. The Meteorological Department had projected light rain during the day due to the effect of Western Disturbance, which affected the region.

Safdarjung records 12.6 mm of rain

According to IMD, in 24 hours ended on Tuesday morning at 8.30 am, the city’s primary weather center Safdarjung recorded 12.6 mm rainfall, while Palam recorded 11 mm and 11.7 mm rainfall in the ridge station. IMD had said that the maximum temperature is likely to be around 35 ° C.

How will the weather be on 8 October?

The national capital Delhi will be partly cloudy on Wednesday (October 08). At the same time, the minimum temperature is expected to be 21 degrees Celsius while the temperature is expected to be 32 degrees Celsius. With this, the sky will be clear on 9 October. On this day too, the minimum temperature can be 21 ° C while the higher temperature can be 32 ° C.

How was the air quality in Delhi?

According to the Central Pollution Control Board, Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) was 68 at 9 am. AQI falls in a satisfactory category. According to CPCB, AQI between zero and 50 is considered good, 51 to 100 satisfactory, 101 to 200 medium, 201 to 300 bad, 301 to 400 very poor and 401 to 500 serious.

The national capital Delhi, Gurugram, Noida and many surrounding areas are raining. Due to this, there was heavy jam in many areas. The Meteorological Department (IMD) said at around four o’clock that moderate rains in the southern and central parts of Delhi are now expected to increase even to the northern parts. Rainfall is likely to continue for the next 2 hours, due to which there may be heavy rains in many areas of Delhi and heavy rains in some places.

Meteorological department alerted

Also, the Meteorological Department advised people to be vigilant. The Meteorological Department said, “Residents of the affected areas are advised to be vigilant and take necessary precautions. For example, stay indoors, do not take shelter under trees or weak structures, check the road/traffic situation and avoid unnecessary travel. ”

Due to heavy rains, there was heavy jam in many areas of Delhi. While leaving the office, there is a possibility of more traffic on the evening and roads.

On the social media platform X, a user wrote, “For an hour, the press has been jammed near the enclave.” At the same time, Delhi Traffic Police said to take cognizance of the case.

Another user shared a picture of Google Map and wrote that there is a heavy jam on NH 8 from Mahipalpur towards Dhaulakuna. A Libaspur under pass has been jammed for the last half an hour, no traffic worker is on the spot.

Nh 8 highway mahipalpur towards dhaula kuan heavy jaam @DTPTRAFIC @Cpdelhi @P_sahibsingh @Delhipwd @Mcd_delhi @Nhai_OFFICIAL @nitin_gadkari @Officeofng @gupta_rekha @Cmodelhi pic.twitter.com/Y3FY5WZ1M5

– Nitin Garg (@Nitingarg66) September 1, 2025

A complaint was received at around 3:30 pm that there is a heavy jam from SSN Marg 100 feet road, Chhatarpur towards Tivoli. Qutub Minar Road was also completely jammed.

There is a complete jam from the Non-violence site to Qutub Minar Metro Road on Mehrauli-Guraugram road. There was also heavy jam on Najafgarh Road in Uttam Nagar.

The heavy rains in the national capital Delhi on Wednesday (July 23) drenched. People got relief from humidity. However, due to this, water logging and traffic jam created difficulties in front of the people. Those going to office in the morning were seen struggling. Meanwhile, the Meteorological Department has issued a red and orange alert for the coming hours, that is, there will be rain on the day.

Administration alert

According to the news agency PTI, the administration has advised people to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel. Also, it is advisable to follow traffic updates, stay away from electric poles and wires and not take place under trees.

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for northwest and southwest Delhi. This means to be vigilant. At the same time, red alert is applicable in South Delhi and North-Eastern Delhi. Red alert means maximum vigilance and quick action.

In which areas how many rain?

• India Meteorological Department (IMD) has released data regarding rain
• Vedar station Safdarjung recorded 5.6 mm rainfall between 5:30 am and 8:30 am
• 16.6 mm in Pragati Maidan, 10 mm in Pusa and 2 mm in Najafgarh recorded
• South Delhi, South-East Delhi, North Delhi, ITO got jammed due to rain
• South Extension, NH-8, Mehrauli-Gurgaon Road and Nehru Place have a jam situation
• Traffic jam showed in East of Kailash, Colony Road

People got relief from humidity

Heavy rains recorded a drop in temperature in Delhi. This brought some relief to the people troubled by the humid heat. The Meteorological Department reported that the minimum temperature was recorded at 25.6 degrees Celsius, which is 1.7 degrees below normal, while the maximum temperature is likely to be around 33 ° C.

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