Delhi-NCR Experiences Overnight Rain, Bringing Cooler Temperatures

Thunderstorms and strong winds provide relief from warm conditions across the National Capital Region.

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This section details the overnight rainfall and its immediate impact on the weather. This part of the story describes the temperature and humidity recorded on Sunday morning.
Key Points

Delhi-NCR experienced a drop in temperature due to overnight rainfall, thunderstorms, and strong winds, which provided relief from several days of warm conditions.

  • Rainfall, thunderstorms, and strong winds hit Delhi-NCR late Saturday night.
  • The weather change brought cooler conditions to Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram, and Faridabad.
  • Delhi's Safdarjung weather station recorded 18 degrees Celsius on Sunday morning.
  • Humidity was 98 percent with misty conditions reported around 5:30 a.m.
  • The India Meteorological Department forecasts a maximum of 31-33 degrees Celsius for the day.
  • Surface winds are expected to strengthen in the afternoon.

Rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds brought cooler weather to Delhi and neighbouring areas on Sunday, offering relief after several days of relatively warm conditions.

Rain was reported late on Saturday night across Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram and Faridabad. The showers and cool winds led to a noticeable change in weather conditions across the National Capital Region.

Delhi recorded a temperature of 18 degrees Celsius at the Safdarjung weather station early on Sunday. Humidity stood at 98 per cent, while misty conditions were reported around 5:30 a.m., according to the weather dashboard.

The India Meteorological Department has forecast a maximum temperature of 31 to 33 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 16 to 18 degrees Celsius for the day. Skies are likely to remain mainly clear, with surface winds expected to strengthen during the afternoon.

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 | 1:10 PM IST

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