Delhi has been placed under a red alert for Friday night as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warned of moderate thunderstorms, lightning and squally winds reaching 60-70 kmph, gusting up to 80 kmph, across the city.
The weather office said that very light to light rain is likely at most places, while isolated areas may receive moderate rainfall.
A red alert signifies the need to take action and follow safety advisories issued by authorities.
Residents are advised to remain indoors during thunderstorms, avoid taking shelter under trees and stay away from electric poles and waterlogged areas.
The warning comes after gusty winds were reported in Delhi around 12:27 am.
The weather activity is also expected to affect several parts of Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, with areas like Panipat, Sonipat, and Meerut likely to be impacted.
The city recorded a sharp drop in temperatures on Friday, with a maximum temperature of 34.6 degrees Celsius, which was 5.3 degrees Celsius below normal.
The IMD has forecast a maximum temperature of around 37 degrees Celsius and a minimum temperature of about 23 degrees Celsius on Saturday.
