Delhi-NCR Weather June 5: IMD Predicts Thunderstorms, Gusty Winds, Light Rain

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If Thursday felt like the sky finally exhaled over Delhi, Friday is not entirely done with the drama. The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for June 5, with the capital expected to experience generally cloudy skies throughout the day. The sudden weather shift has offered residents a sharp respite after days of punishing pre-summer heat, but the IMD is urging continued caution.

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The fresh Western Disturbance that became active over northwest India brought widespread showers, thunderstorms, and cooler temperatures to the national capital and adjoining areas on Thursday, setting the stage for what continues today.

What The Yellow Alert Means For You Today

Weather officials say light rain accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds reaching speeds of 40-50 kmph, with gusts up to 60 kmph, could occur during the morning and forenoon hours. Another round of very light rainfall, coupled with thunderstorms and lightning activity, is also expected during the evening and nighttime hours.

The IMD has advised people to remain cautious while travelling, as sudden weather activity may lead to traffic disruptions, waterlogging, and reduced visibility in some areas.

The IMD described the thunderstorm activity as "very likely" and advised residents to follow guidelines issued by the Delhi Disaster Management Authority and other concerned agencies.

How Thursday Set The Stage

#WATCH | Heavy rain lashes parts of Delhi NCR. IMD has issued a yellow alert in the National Capital for today and tomorrow, that is 4th and 5th June.

Visuals from Saket. pic.twitter.com/Mxakn8nh7y

— ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2026

On Thursday, the IMD had issued a red alert across all districts of Delhi - including Central, East, New Delhi, North, North-East, North-West, Shahdara, South, South-East, South-West, and West Delhi - with gusty winds of 50-60 kmph, gusting up to 70 kmph, and a possibility of hail at isolated locations. An orange alert was simultaneously issued for Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad, and Faridabad.

Dark clouds covered the skies over Delhi and surrounding regions as rainfall was reported from several parts of the NCR, Haryana, and neighbouring areas, with temperatures dropping noticeably after the arrival of rain-bearing clouds.

The Monsoon Connection

The timing of these pre-monsoon storms is no coincidence. The southwest monsoon set over Kerala on Thursday, marking the beginning of the June-September monsoon season. The IMD confirmed the monsoon had advanced into the remaining parts of the southwest and southeast Arabian Sea, the entire Lakshadweep islands, Kerala, Mahe, parts of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, and several parts of the Bay of Bengal.

The ongoing weather activity across Delhi-NCR is being linked to changing atmospheric conditions as the southwest monsoon advances over the southern parts of the country. Intermittent rainfall and gusty winds are expected to continue across parts of Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, and Gurugram till at least June 6.

Bottomline

Delhi's yellow alert for June 5 is not cause for alarm, but it does warrant some common sense. Keep an eye on conditions during the morning and evening, avoid open spaces during lightning, and factor in possible traffic delays and waterlogging if you are stepping out. The heat may have retreated, but the skies are not done yet.