Delhi and some areas of the National Capital Region (NCR) witnessed a downpour during the wee hours of Monday as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) had forecasted “a few spells of light to moderate rain at many places” in the national capital region.
In the early hours of Monday, heavy rainfall lashed parts of Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, and Gurugram. Meanwhile, the prediction of heavy rainfall in Jammu had prompted the government to order the closure of schools in the Jammu division.
Delhi Weather Update – IMD Forecast
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As per IMD, Delhi and the neighbouring Gautambudhnagar are expected to see thunder and lightning. According to IANS, the weather department has issued a yellow alert for Monday, warning of light to moderate rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds across Delhi and its adjoining areas.
Meanwhile, according to the weather department’s report published on Sunday at 08:50 pm (IST), the weather of Delhi for the coming week would be:
Monday: Spells of rain at several places accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning and gusty winds speed 30-40 kmph reaching up to 50 kmph.
Tuesday: A generally cloudy sky. One or two spells of light to moderate rain at many places accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning and gusty winds speed 30-40 kmph reaching up to 50 kmph during morning and forenoon.
Wednesday-Thursday: The IMD has predicted a partly cloudy sky for Delhi during these days.
The changing weather is attributed to a strong western disturbance currently affecting northwest India. This system is expected to bring increased cloud cover, rainfall, and cooler winds to the region over the next 48 hours.
In terms of air quality, Delhi saw a brief improvement due to rainfall and strong winds. On Saturday, the city’s 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 138 (moderate), compared to 88 (satisfactory) on Friday, which marked the cleanest post-Dussehra day in three years.
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Jammu Schools Closure Today
According to the circular issued by the authorities, all government and private schools in Jammu will be closed from October 6 to 7.
Earlier intense rainfall in the Rajouri region caused significant damage. Residents faced challenges due to damaged homes, sunken roads, and destroyed crops. Additionally, several landslides triggered by the rain have blocked many routes in the district.
Cyclone ‘Shakhti’ Update
The severe cyclonic storm “Shakhti” over the northwest and adjoining west-central Arabian Sea moved west-southwestwards at 15 kmph, centred at 1130 hrs IST on October 5, 2025, near latitude 20.8°N and longitude 61.0°E, according to the IMD.
The storm is located approximately 210 km southeast of Ras Al Hadd (Oman), 220 km east of Masirah (Oman), 780 km southwest of Karachi (Pakistan), 850 km west-southwest of Naliya, and 850 km west of Dwarka.
The IMD forecasts that Cyclone Shakhti will continue moving west-southwestwards, gradually weakening into a cyclonic storm by the morning of October 6.
ANI reported that thereafter, it is expected to recurve, moving nearly eastwards over the west-central and northwest Arabian Sea, further weakening into a depression by the forenoon of October 7.
On the other hand, heavy rainfall in Darjeeling and its surrounding areas triggered landslides, resulting in the collapse of a bridge, seven fatalities, and the closure of multiple roads.
(with agencies’ inputs)
