Monsoon 2026 LIVE: IMD issues red alert for thunderstorms, lightning in Delhi
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Delhi due to expected thunderstorms, lightning, and high-speed winds. Recent rainfall has significantly lowered temperatures, providing relief from the summer heat.
Why it matters
Extreme weather events in densely populated urban centers like Delhi require timely government alerts to ensure public safety and infrastructure preparedness.
Rain and thunderstorm activity brought temperatures down sharply across Delhi on June 12, making it the coolest day of June so far, while the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast more thunderstorms, rain and gusty winds through today.
The article is a standard weather report relaying official government data and warnings.
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