Weather Update Today (16 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 16, 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 heat in India is set to intensify over the next few days as the temperature more likely to climb to 37 degrees on May 16, 2026 and as high as 46 degrees by late next week.
On May 16 IMD issued a heatwave alerts in its latest press release for states including Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Delhi. Meanwhile, the remaining 17 states including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Jharkhand have a high possibility of witnessing thunderstorms and rain 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.
Bangalore could see moderate and even heavy showers on Saturday with some areas likely to get lighter rain too especially later in the day and around the late afternoon. There’s this general signal going around for a wet spell but not everywhere still people are advised to plan there visit accordingly becuase thundersotmrs are possible in some key areas.
The 10 day weather forecast for Delhi shows an intense heatwave continuing, with daytime highs staying around 41 degrees to 46 degrees most of the time. The most severe readings are likely on May 26, when the top temperature could hit a harsh 46 degrees.
| Day | Sky Condition | Temperature (High / Low) | Chance of Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, May 16 |
Sunny |
40°C / 28°C | 0% |
| Sun, May 17 |
Sunny |
42°C / 30°C | 0% |
| Mon, May 18 |
Sunny |
43°C / 31°C | 0% |
| Tue, May 19 |
Sunny |
43°C / 31°C | 0% |
| Wed, May 20 |
Sunny |
42°C / 31°C | 0% |
| Thu, May 21 |
Sunny |
42°C / 30°C | 0% |
| Fri, May 22 |
Sunny |
42°C / 31°C | 0% |
| Sat, May 23 |
Sunny |
43°C / 33°C | 0% |
| Sun, May 24 |
Sunny |
43°C / 33°C | 0% |
| Mon, May 25 |
Sunny |
41°C / 33°C | 0% |
| Tue, May 26 |
Sunny |
46°C / 34°C | 0% |
So, the weather in Delhi today is sunny and hot right now in the morning it is lie around 33 degrees. Later the afternoon can turn intensely warm basically scorching, and it is expected to hit a high point of 40 degrees. The skies will stay totally clear which means there is 0% chance of rain today.
