In Photos | Heavy Rain Brings Much Needed Relief From Delhi's Scorching Heat

Last Updated:July 07, 2026, 17:31 IST

According to IMD’s district-level nowcast, parts of north Delhi were placed under a red alert.

Heavy rainfall brought relief from the heat in Delhi on Tuesday afternoon, prompting the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue red and orange alert for rainfall and strong winds across the city. According to IMD’s district-level nowcast, parts of north Delhi were placed under a red alert, with moderate rain at several locations and heavy rain at isolated places, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and wind speeds of up to 70 kmph. The rest of the capital was put under an orange alert, with moderate rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds of 50-60 kmph expected in most areas.

Commuters cover themselves amid heavy rainfall at Nizamuddin in New Delhi. (Image: PTI)

People cover themselves amid rainfall at the India Gate in New Delhi (Image: PTI)

A man covers himself amid rainfall in New Delhi. (Image: PTI/ Salman Ali)

School students play during rainfall in Delhi NCR. (Image: PTI)

Women embrace the heavy monsoon downpour at New Delhi's Connaught Place. (Image: PTI/Arun Sharma)