- By Surarika Das
- Tue, 05 May 2026 04:18 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Delhiites experienced hailstorm accompanied by heavy rainfall on Tuesday afternoon. The torrential weather lowered the temperature, bringing relief from the scorching heatwave.
Visuals of the hailstorm were widely shared online by Delhiites, including from the suburb of Dwarka.
#WATCH | Parts of Delhi receive rainfall accompanied by a hailstorm. Visuals from Dwarka. pic.twitter.com/8lc8o0c2FN
— ANI (@ANI) May 5, 2026
Clouds had jacketed Delhi on and off since Tuesday morning, with the IMD issuing an orange alert for several parts for moderate thunderstorms, rain, gusty winds, and the possibility of hailstorms.
Alerts have been issued in New Delhi, Central Delhi, West Delhi, North West Delhi, Outer North Delhi, North East Delhi, Shahdara and East Delhi, along with parts of South and South West Delhi. The India Meteorological Department has predicted a maximum temperature of 33 degrees Celsius, with thunderstorms and rain likely later in the day as well.
Mahesh Palawat from Skymet Weather claimed, “The maximum temperature will be significantly below normal as there has been rain across north India. Similar conditions are likely to persist for the next one to two days, with temperatures remaining below normal."
Delhi-NCR To Experience Thunderstorms Tomorrow
On Wednesday, the capital city is expected to witness thundery developments towards the afternoon. However, the IMD has not predicted rain for Delhi for May 5 and 6.
Noida is likely to experience a partly cloudy sky with light rain or thundershowers today. The maximum temperature is expected to hover between 33-21 degrees Celsius. The minimum temperature is likely to hover between 20-21 degrees Celsius. Weather conditions are likely to remain the same in Gurugram today as well. In Ghaziabad, thunderstorms and rain are expected today and tomorrow, IMD said.
Air Quality Was Moderate On Tuesday
On Monday, Delhi's air quality was recorded ‘moderate’ with an AQI reading of 106, as per Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data. The CPCB categorises air quality as follows: 0–50 is good, 51–100 satisfactory, 101–200 moderate, 201–300 poor, 301–400 very poor, and 401–500 severe.