Rainfall

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday issued a red alert for severe thunderstorms and hailstorms for Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR), with some parts of the national capital placed under an orange alert

At least seven people, including three children, were killed on Wednesday after a compound wall of a hospital collapsed in Bengaluru, news agency PTI reported, citing police

After days of scorching heat, several parts of north India on Tuesday witnessed a slight dip in maximum temperatures as light rain, accompanied by gusty winds and thunderstorms. Check predictions for tomorrow.

Delhi is on a yellow alert for a heatwave today. Heatwave conditions will also affect Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh, but rain is expected to reduce temperatures starting April 26.

However, normal cumulative rainfall does not guarantee uniform temporal and spatial distribution of rain across the country, with climate change further increasing the variability of the rain-bearing system.

Weather today: According to IMD, Delhi is under a yellow alert on 8 April, after last night's rainfall. Meanwhile, most regions of India are expected to experience light to moderate rainfall. Check the full forecast here.

Skymet predicts a 6% shortfall in 2026 rainfall, reiterating its January outlook of a subpar monsoon.

Delhi-NCR experienced light showers on Friday morning, with more rain expected. The IMD issued a nowcast alert for continued rainfall and gusty winds in Delhi and nearby regions, predicting isolated thunderstorms and a yellow alert for fresh downpour on Sunday. Check IMD forecast here

Nine houses were evacuated in Himachal’s Mandi district after a landslide damaged a cowshed and left boulders threatening Ropdu village. Fresh weather warnings and more rain loom. In Kullu, a second landslide in two days has raised fears, with residents demanding long-term safety measures.