Weather updates: IMD issues rain and thunderstorm alert for Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad - monsoon safety tips to stay protected
Weather updates: IMD issues rain and thunderstorm alert for Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad - monsoon safety tips to stay protected
Weather alert in Delhi-NCR: The IMD has issued a rain and thunderstorm alert for Delhi, Noida and Ghaziabad as monsoon activity intensifies across North India. Here's the latest weather update and essential safety tips to protect yourself from heavy rain, lightning and strong winds.
Written By:
Satata Karmakar
| Updated : July 2, 2026 8:54 AM IST
IMD weather alert: Rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds likely in Delhi, Noida and Ghaziabad; safety tips to stay protected
Weather Alert: After weeks of relentless heat, Delhi-NCR is finally set to receive much-needed relief. In its latest district-level nowcast, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a rain and thunderstorm alert for Delhi, predicting light to moderate rainfall, lightning, and gusty winds across several parts of the city today.
According to the reports, the weather department has advised people to remain cautious during the afternoon and evening when gusty winds are likely.
The city recorded a minimum temperature of 28.6 on Wednesday morning, making for a warm and humid start to the day. The IMD has forecast generally cloudy skies along with moderate rainfall, a continuation of the monsoon activity that has brought frequent showers to the national capital over the past few days.
With monsoon making its way into the city, everyone needs to keep an eye on the symptoms, understand the illnesses that may spread during this time and stay alert. Here are some of the most effective tips that one must follow to stay safe during the monsoon.
Dengue to Chikungunya: Monsoon Diseases You Should Be Aware of
Here are 8 common monsoon diseases you should be aware of during the rainy season:
Dengue: A mosquito-borne viral infection that causes high fever, severe headache, muscle and joint pain, skin rash, and in severe cases, bleeding complications.
Chikungunya: Spread by the same Aedes mosquitoes as dengue, chikungunya typically causes sudden high fever, intense joint pain, muscle aches, headache, and fatigue.
Malaria: Transmitted by Anopheles mosquitoes, malaria can lead to recurring fever with chills, sweating, headache, nausea, and weakness.
Leptospirosis: A bacterial infection spread through water contaminated with the urine of infected animals. Symptoms include fever, muscle pain, headache, vomiting, and, in severe cases, liver or kidney damage.
Typhoid: Caused by consuming contaminated food or water, typhoid leads to prolonged fever, abdominal pain, weakness, headache, and digestive problems.
Viral Fever: Viral infections become more common during the monsoon, causing fever, sore throat, cough, body aches, fatigue, and sometimes gastrointestinal symptoms.
Acute Gastroenteritis (Food and Water-Borne Infections): Contaminated food and water can cause diarrhoea, vomiting, stomach cramps, dehydration, and fever.
Influenza (Seasonal Flu): Increased humidity and close indoor contact during the rainy season can contribute to the spread of flu viruses, causing fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, and fatigue.
With monsoon knocking at the door, here are some safety measures that you need to follow to stay safe in these weather conditions:
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Drink clean and filtered water.
Eat fruits and vegetables after washing them properly.
Prevent mosquito breeding - make sure there is no stagnant water in your home or nearby areas.
Use a mosquito net while sleeping.
Use sunscreen before stepping out.
Include lots of seasonal fresh produce in your diet, but stay away from green leafy vegetables.
The IMD has also indicated that light to moderate rainfall accompanied by light thunderstorms and lightning, along with gusty winds of 30 50 kmph, is very likely in nearby regions including Rewari in Haryana and Khairthal and Kotputli in Rajasthan over the next two hours.
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