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The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an 'Orange Alert' for Delhi, Noida, and Ghaziabad, predicting the likelihood of rain and thunderstorms on Thursday evening. Meanwhile, Gurugram and Faridabad are under a 'Yellow Alert'. In the outskirts of the National Capital Region (NCR), particularly in Meerut, a 'Red Alert' has been declared. The skies over many parts of NCR have turned gray, indicating a potential storm. According to the IMD, areas under the 'Red Alert' may experience moderate to severe storms, while those under the 'Orange Alert' could see moderate storms. Areas marked with a 'Yellow Alert' are expected to receive light rain and storms. On Thursday morning, the minimum temperature recorded in the Safdarjung area of the national capital was 25.4 degrees Celsius; the IMD has forecasted storms with rain in several locations later in the day.

This April has brought a variety of weather conditions to Delhi, ranging from rain to heat and clear days. As a result, it has become the wettest, least polluted, and one of the coolest Aprils in the last decade. The city recorded its highest rainfall in 18 years for the month of April, with heavy pre-monsoon showers occurring in various parts during the first half of the month. Government data indicates that Delhi has received 27.9 mm of rain so far this April, compared to 38.6 mm in April 2008. Despite experiencing a heatwave, the city has also seen one of the coolest Aprils in recent years, with an average maximum temperature of around 37 degrees Celsius. Notably, the IMD has reported only one day classified as a 'heatwave' so far. The combination of rain and strong winds has also contributed to a reduction in pollution levels, making this April the cleanest month in the last four years, according to an analysis by the Center for Research on Energy and Clean Air.