Sun Oct 05 20:11:34 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Delhi, forecasting light to moderate rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds up to 50 kmph due to an intense Western Disturbance impacting Northwest India. The wet spell is expected to last until October 8, after which minimum temperatures are predicted to drop by 4-5 degrees Celsius. Delhi experienced rain earlier in October and recorded above-average rainfall in previous months, contrasting with its typically dry October climate.

**News Article:**

**Delhi Braces for Rainfall and Temperature Drop After IMD Issues Yellow Alert**

**New Delhi, October 6, 2025** – Delhi residents should prepare for a wet and windy start to the week as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert, forecasting light to moderate rain, thunderstorms, and lightning. The alert also warns of gusty winds reaching speeds of 30-40 kmph, with gusts potentially hitting 50 kmph.

The IMD attributes the weather system to an intense Western Disturbance that is expected to bring heavy to very heavy rainfall and hailstorms to Northwest India until October 8.

“A few spells of light to moderate rain are very likely at many places accompanied with thunderstorms/lightning and wind speed reaching to 30 – 40 kmph gusting to 50 kmph,” the IMD forecast for today reads. The maximum temperature is predicted to range between 28 to 30 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature is expected to be between 22 and 24 degrees Celsius.

Following the rainy spell, the IMD anticipates a significant drop in minimum temperatures, forecasting a decrease of 4-5 degrees Celsius. On October 7, light rain with wind is expected to continue, with minimum temperatures potentially falling further to between 20 and 22 degrees Celsius. The sky is expected to clear by October 8.

The high wind speeds are likely to help keep air pollution levels at bay.

Delhi experienced rainfall earlier in the month, on October 2, providing relief from above-average temperatures experienced in late September, following the official withdrawal of the monsoon on September 24. The months of May through September recorded above-average rainfall this year. With two rainy days already recorded, October, which is usually a drier month, is deviating from its typical pattern.

Residents are advised to stay updated on the weather conditions and take necessary precautions.

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