Delhi residents can expect a respite from the heat as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for rain accompanied by thunderstorms and strong surface winds today, May 19, 2025. While the humidity may continue to cause some discomfort, the showers are likely to bring down the maximum temperature, which is expected to hover around 41 degrees Celsius. The minimum temperature is expected to settle at approximately 24 degrees Celsius, with a humidity level of 62 percent.

The forecast for Delhi includes a partly cloudy sky with very light to light rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, and strong surface winds. These conditions are expected to provide some relief from the intense heat that the region has been experiencing. The IMD has predicted that the fall in maximum temperatures is expected to continue throughout the week.

Looking ahead, the weather forecast for Delhi indicates a chance of rain on Saturday, May 24, 2025.

Across India, the IMD has issued a high-alert weather warning, forecasting heavy rainfall across large swathes of the country over the coming week. Potential weather disruptions are expected in both coastal and northeastern regions of the country between May 18 and May 24. The west coast, including Karnataka, Konkan, Goa, and Kerala, and adjoining parts of Peninsular India are bracing for intense showers from May 18 to May 24. These areas are likely to witness persistent rainfall, raising concerns over localised flooding and waterlogging.

Northeast India, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, and Sikkim are also expected to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning, over the next 5-6 days. Gusty winds, ranging between 30 to 50 kmph, are expected to sweep through these regions, increasing the risk of tree falls and minor structural damage.

Isolated heavy rainfall is predicted over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal from May 18 to 20; Kerala, Mahe, Coastal Karnataka, and North Interior Karnataka from May 18 to 24; Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam from May 20-22; Rayalaseema from May 18-20; and South Interior Karnataka from May 18-21.

In other parts of the country, the IMD forecasts fairly widespread to widespread light/moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning & gusty winds speed reaching 30-50 kmph likely over Kerala & Mahe, Lakshadweep, Karnataka; Scattered to fairly widespread accompanied with thunderstorm, lightning & gusty winds speed reaching 30-50 kmph likely over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Karaikal, Coastal. Andhra Pradesh & Yanam, Rayalaseema, Telangana during next 7 days. Isolated heavy rainfall is likely over south Madhya Maharashtra during 18th -23rd; Konkan & Goa during 18th-24th May with very heavy rainfall over Konkan during 20th – 22nd and Madhya Maharashtra on 21st & 22nd 2025.

Residents in the affected areas are advised to stay updated with the latest weather forecasts and take necessary precautions to avoid any weather-related incidents.