Following many days of extremely hot waves and high temperature that has been disturbing the North and Central regions of India, the good news of respite has finally come for people residing in Delhi-NCR. Everyone wants to know when there will be rain in Delhi-NCR. According to satellite pictures shown by the IMD, a very strong Western Disturbance is advancing towards North India at a very fast speed. According to meteorologists, this disturbance can result in the formation of thunderstorms, clouds, winds, and precipitation in the coming days in the Delhi-NCR region. Although hot conditions will prevail for some time, there seems to be an indication of changes in the weather through satellite pictures.
What Is the Weather Today Across Delhi NCR? Live Temperature & IMD Updates
Delhi-NCR remained under severe heat conditions on May 21, with temperatures touching 42°C to 43°C in several areas. Strong sunlight since morning and humid conditions made outdoor movement difficult across Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad and Faridabad. IMD officials said cloud movement over nearby regions has started increasing because of the approaching Western Disturbance. Though major rainfall has not yet reached Delhi-NCR, experts believe pre-monsoon activity is now slowly building over North India.
| City | Temp Live | Sunrise | Sunset | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 42°C | 5:28 AM | 7:08 PM | 1:11 AM | 12:58 PM |
| Noida | 41°C | 5:27 AM | 7:07 PM | 1:10 AM | 12:57 PM |
| Gurugram | 42°C | 5:29 AM | 7:09 PM | 1:12 AM | 12:59 PM |
| Ghaziabad | 41°C | 5:26 AM | 7:06 PM | 1:09 AM | 12:56 PM |
| Faridabad | 42°C | 5:28 AM | 7:08 PM | 1:11 AM | 12:58 PM |
The rising humidity levels and changing wind patterns are also signs that weather conditions may begin shifting toward thunderstorms and scattered rainfall later this month.
Yesterday (20-05-2026) vs Today (21-05-2026) Weather Comparison: Which Parts Of Delhi-NCR Saw Rain, Heatwave or Sudden Changes?
Despite the extremely hot weather on both days, humidity was relatively high and there was more cloud cover on Thursday than on Wednesday in Delhi-NCR. In addition, clouds were spotted forming and moving around accompanied by some dust movements.
IMD satellite images also showed moisture slowly advancing toward North India. However, Delhi-NCR did not receive any meaningful rainfall yet. Heatwave conditions continue across most parts of the region, especially during afternoon hours when temperatures remain close to 43°C.
How Will Weather Impact Flights, Train, Traffic & Daily Life? City-Wise Travel Advisory
Delhi’s prolonged period of heat wave conditions is impacting traffic movement. The intense heat and strong winds dissuaded many from venturing out during the afternoon hours. Meteorologists have issued warnings about possible thunderstorms and strong winds coming at the end of this month, which might cause disruptions to air travel and trains.
Labourers, roadside vendors, delivery workers, elderly citizens and children remain the most vulnerable under these harsh weather conditions.
What Are the IMD Weather Alerts Today? Rain, Heatwave & Storm Warnings Explained
The IMD has warned that heatwave conditions will continue in Delhi-NCR for the next few days. However, weather experts monitoring satellite images said the incoming Western Disturbance could trigger thunderstorms, lightning and rain activity toward May 26 and May 27.
The department advised people to stay hydrated, avoid direct sunlight between 12 PM and 3 PM and monitor official weather alerts closely as weather conditions may change rapidly.
What Is the 15-Day Weather Forecast? City-Wise Rainfall, Temperature & Trend Analysis
According to weather experts, Delhi-NCR may start witnessing slight relief from extreme heat after May 25 as thunderstorm activity increases. Temperatures are expected to gradually fall by 2°C to 4°C if rainfall develops over the region.
| Date | Delhi | Noida | Gurugram | Ghaziabad | Faridabad |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 May | 43°C / 29°C | 42°C / 28°C | 43°C / 29°C | 42°C / 28°C | 43°C / 29°C |
| 23 May | 43°C / 30°C | 42°C / 29°C | 43°C / 30°C | 42°C / 29°C | 43°C / 30°C |
| 24 May | 42°C / 29°C | 41°C / 28°C | 42°C / 29°C | 41°C / 28°C | 42°C / 29°C |
| 25 May | 41°C / 28°C | 40°C / 27°C | 41°C / 28°C | 40°C / 27°C | 41°C / 28°C |
| 26 May | 39°C / 27°C Thunder Possible | 38°C / 26°C | 39°C / 27°C | 38°C / 26°C | 39°C / 27°C |
| 27 May | 38°C / 26°C Light Rain Chance | 37°C / 25°C | 38°C / 26°C | 37°C / 25°C | 38°C / 26°C |
| 28 May-05 June | 37°C-40°C | 36°C-39°C | 37°C-40°C | 36°C-39°C | 37°C-40°C |
Delhi-NCR residents may finally see some relief from the brutal heat over the coming days as the powerful Western Disturbance moves closer to North India. While the heatwave is not ending immediately, IMD satellite images suggest that rain, thunderstorms and cooler winds may soon arrive across the region.
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Khalid Qasid is a media enthusiast with a strong interest in documentary filmmaking. He holds a Master’s degree in Convergent Journalism from AJK MCRC. He has also written extensively on esports at Sportsdunia. Currently, he covers world and general news at NewsX Digital.
