IMD issues orange alert for Delhi-NCR: rain, thunderstorms on June 11-12
Synopsis
Delhi-NCR is under an IMD orange alert on June 11 as winds of up to 70 kmph and heavy thunderstorms batter the region — just days after gusts hit 111 kmph on Tuesday. With maximum temperatures still touching 42°C despite the storms, the city faces a punishing heat-storm cycle until the southwest monsoon arrives between June 25 and 30.
Key Takeaways
The IMD has issued an orange alert for Delhi-NCR on 11 June 2025 , warning of thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds.
Wind speeds are forecast at 50–60 kmph with gusts reaching 70 kmph ; Tuesday's storm reportedly hit 111 kmph .
Maximum temperatures in Delhi are expected between 40 and 42°C on June 11, easing to around 36°C by June 12.
The southwest monsoon is projected to reach Delhi between 25 and 30 June , after which it will advance into Haryana , Punjab , and Himachal Pradesh .
Uttar Pradesh faces thundersqualls with gusts up to 80 kmph and isolated hailstorms through 13 June .
Kerala is experiencing active monsoon conditions with very heavy showers and a risk of localised flooding.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Delhi-NCR on 11 June 2025, forecasting thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds as unsettled weather conditions are expected to persist through 12 June. The advisory follows a severe weather episode on Tuesday evening when winds reportedly touched 111 kmph across parts of the city.
What the Orange Alert Means
The IMD has warned of surface wind speeds ranging between 50 and 60 kmph, with gusts reaching up to 70 kmph on Thursday. Isolated dust storms, lightning strikes, and thunderstorm activity may occur across different parts of the national capital throughout the day. The alert signals conditions severe enough to disrupt outdoor activity and daily commutes.
Temperature Outlook for Delhi
Despite the rain and storm activity, Delhi is unlikely to escape the heat entirely. Maximum temperatures are expected to hover between 40 and 42 degrees Celsius on 11 June, with minimums between 27 and 29 degrees Celsius. Conditions are forecast to ease slightly by 12 June, when the maximum is expected to drop to around 36 degrees Celsius and the minimum to approximately 26 degrees Celsius as rainfall provides some relief.
Monsoon Arrival Timeline
The southwest monsoon is projected to reach Delhi and the National Capital Region between 25 and 30 June. Following its arrival in the capital, the monsoon is expected to advance further into northwestern India, covering Haryana, Punjab, Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh, Ladakh, and Jammu and Kashmir. The current pre-monsoon storms are separate from this progression but are typical of the transitional weather pattern that precedes the seasonal onset.
Weather Across Other States
The unsettled conditions extend well beyond Delhi. In Uttar Pradesh, both eastern and western regions are expected to receive scattered rainfall, with thundersqualls accompanied by winds of 60–70 kmph and gusts up to 80 kmph forecast for 11 June. Isolated hailstorm activity has been predicted in western parts of the state, with thunderstorms and lightning likely to persist through 13 June.
Meanwhile, Kerala continues to experience active monsoon conditions. Widespread rainfall has been forecast across Kerala and Mahe on 11 and 12 June, with isolated locations likely to receive very heavy showers, raising the risk of waterlogging and localised flooding. Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Odisha, and states in the Northeast are also expected to see significant weather activity over the coming days.
With the monsoon still weeks away from Delhi, residents should brace for continued heat-storm cycles before sustained relief arrives later this month.
Point of View
Uprooted trees, and power outages follow almost every major storm. The IMD's forecasting has sharpened considerably, but the gap between accurate prediction and civic preparedness remains wide. With the monsoon still a fortnight away, Delhi faces several more such cycles, and the question is whether urban administration is treating these alerts as actionable warnings or routine advisories.
NationPress
27 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IMD orange alert issued for Delhi on June 11?
The IMD has issued an orange alert for Delhi-NCR on 11 June 2025, warning of thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds with speeds of 50–60 kmph and gusts up to 70 kmph. The alert follows a severe storm on Tuesday when winds reportedly reached 111 kmph.
When will the southwest monsoon reach Delhi in 2025?
The IMD has projected the southwest monsoon to arrive in Delhi and the National Capital Region between 25 and 30 June 2025. After reaching Delhi, it is expected to advance into Haryana, Punjab, Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh, Ladakh, and Jammu and Kashmir.
Will temperatures drop in Delhi due to the rain on June 11-12?
Some relief is expected by June 12, when the maximum temperature is forecast to drop to around 36°C from the 40–42°C range on June 11. However, hot and humid conditions are likely to persist even during the storm activity.
Which other states are affected by the weather alert?
Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Odisha, and northeastern states are all expected to see significant weather activity. UP faces thundersqualls with gusts up to 80 kmph and isolated hailstorms through June 13, while Kerala is experiencing active monsoon conditions with very heavy rainfall.
What happened during Delhi's storm on Tuesday evening?
Parts of Delhi witnessed severe weather on Tuesday evening when powerful winds reportedly touched 111 kmph, causing abrupt changes in local weather patterns. The IMD cited this episode as context for the fresh orange alert issued for June 11.
