Weather Today (6 May, 2026) LIVE Updates: Thunderstorms, Rain Likely to Lashes in Bangalore, Weather Forecast in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Faridabad
✍️ Written by: Manisha Chauhan
Weather Today (6 May, 2026) LIVE Updates: Heatwave Alerts, IMD Prediction Rain & Thunderstorm Chances; Check Current Temperature of Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Ahmedabad
India Weather Today (6 May, 2026) Live: As heatwave conditions tighten their grip across several parts of India, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued fresh weather alerts for multiple cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, and other major cities on May 6, 2026.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heatwave warning for Delhi, where temperatures may rise above 42 degrees Celsius which will make it one of the hottest days of the season so far. However, Delhi has been experiencing rough weather for the past few days.
Gusty winds, heavy rain, and hailstorms captured the national capital, giving people relief from scorching heat.
Not only Delhi but also Mumbai and Hyderabad are likely to witness a heatwave as the temperature may rise up to 42 degrees in the major cities.
The effect of gusty winds and heavy rain in Delhi due to western disturbance also affected flight operations. The officials said that due to bad weather, the route of five flights landing at Delhi Airport was changed. IGI Airport is the largest airport in the country and more than 1,300 flights operate here every day.
On May 5 IMD issued an alert for 6 May 2026, Wednesday in its latest press release which states there will be scattered to moderate rain in Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, and eastern Uttar Pradesh. There is also a possibility of thunderstorms and lightning where strong winds can blow at a speed of 30-50 kilometers per hour.
The weather change in major cities is turning it from hot and dry weather to cool and breezy within a short time, making outdoor conditions better. The streets which had been heated by direct sunlight, started to cool down while the residents found the atmosphere more comfortable.
Live Updates
- 19:07 (IST) 06 May 2026
Rajasthan: Temperatures Set To Rise As Rain, Thunderstorm Activity To Reduce In State; Forecast
Rajasthan: Thunderstorms and rainfall activity is likely to decrease across Rajasthan in the coming days, with temperatures expected to rise, the regional meteorological centre here said on Wednesday.
However, North-Eastern parts of the state may experience partly cloudy conditions and light rainfall at isolated places over the next two to three days, it added.
- 18:32 (IST) 06 May 2026
Doon: Weather Likely To Remain Wet In North India Till May 12, Says IMD
An eagle atop tree was seen enjoying rains in Dalanwala area of Dehradun on Wednesday evening. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said isolated to scattered light to moderate rainfall/snowfall with thunderstorm, lightning and gusty winds (speed reaching 30-50 kmph) likely over Uttarakhand during 06th -08th, Haryana Chandigarh & Delhi, Punjab and East Rajasthan on 06th & 07th, Uttar Pradesh on 7th May; West Rajasthan on 6th May.
- 17:53 (IST) 06 May 2026
Thunderstorms Likely In Gujarat In Next 24 Hours: India Meteorological Department
The India Meteorological Department has forecast rain in Gujarat in the next 24 hours. This change in weather is due to two weather systems becoming active at the same time. Regions of Kutch, Morbi, Rajkot, Amreli, Bhavnagar, and Botad may experience rain with thunderstorms on May 6. Ahmedabad may remain cloudy during the day. Light to moderate rain predicted in 6 districts.
- 17:27 (IST) 06 May 2026
Kerala Weather Latest Update: Heavy Rain Alert In Kerala; IMD Issues Warning For 6 Districts
Kerala Weather: Kerala is set for intensified summer showers with multiple districts under alert, while Tamil Nadu experiences a contrasting weather pattern, heatwave conditions in the north and heavy rainfall predicted in southern.
- 17:03 (IST) 06 May 2026
Heavy Rain Alert In Tamil Nadu Till May 9: IMD Warns For Multiple Districts
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rain alert for several districts across Tamil Nadu from May 6 to May 9 due to an atmospheric low-pressure trough extending from Madhya Pradesh to the Gulf of Mannar through Tamil Nadu.
According to the Chennai Meteorological Centre, widespread rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds is expected across multiple districts over the next four days.
