Weather Warning: Several states across the country are currently experiencing severe heat. Meanwhile, alerts have been issued for certain states due to anticipated rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), an alert has been issued for heavy rainfall across various parts of the country over the next 24 hours.
According to the Meteorological Department, heatwave conditions are likely to persist in isolated pockets of Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Western Madhya Pradesh over the next 4–5 days.
Furthermore, an alert has been issued for parts of Northwest India regarding the possibility of isolated thunderstorms, lightning strikes, strong winds (40–60 km/h), and hailstorms between May 12 and May 15, 2026. Strong winds may sweep across the plains of North and East India on May 12. So, let’s find out what the weather forecast looks like for today, May 12.
Weather in Delhi-NCR
A Yellow Alert has been issued for Delhi-NCR for today, May 12. There is a possibility of rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds in the Delhi-NCR region today. According to the Meteorological Department, apart from Delhi, inclement weather conditions may persist in Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad, and surrounding areas. However, a change in weather patterns is expected starting May 13, when the skies are likely to remain partly cloudy. Nevertheless, clear weather is expected on May 14.
Weather in Punjab
According to the Meteorological Department, strong winds may be felt across Punjab tomorrow, Tuesday. Light rainfall is also expected in the state. There is also a possibility of drizzle accompanied by thunderstorms in Chandigarh and its surrounding areas. Meteorologists state that weather conditions are likely to remain unstable from May 11 to May 13.
Weather in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar
Alerts have been issued for several districts in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar regarding the likelihood of rain and thunderstorms. According to the Meteorological Department, light to moderate rainfall accompanied by strong winds is likely in parts of Eastern Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
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मुख्य बिंदु
तमिलनाडु, पुडुचेरी और कराईकल, दक्षिण आंतरिक कर्नाटक में 15 और 16 मई, केरल और माहे में 14 से 17 मई के दौरान भारी वर्षा होने की संभावना है।
उत्तर-पश्चिम भारत में 11-15 मई, 2026 के दौरान छिटपुट गरज के साथ बिजली और तेज हवा (40-60 किमी प्रति घंटे)… pic.twitter.com/mSxP0rL4MA
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) May 11, 2026
Weather in Uttarakhand and Himachal
According to the Meteorological Department, an ‘Orange Alert’ has been issued for the hilly regions of Uttarakhand for May 12 and 13. An alert regarding heavy rainfall has been issued. Light rainfall may also be observed in isolated pockets across the plains.
Hailstorm Warning
There is a possibility of hailstorms today—May 12—spanning from the mountains to the plains. According to the IMD, hailstorms may occur in isolated areas across Bihar, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir.
Weather in Northeast India
According to the Meteorological Department, an alert for heavy rainfall has been issued for Assam, Meghalaya, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, and Sikkim for today, May 12.
Weather in South India
The Meteorological Department has issued an alert regarding strong winds accompanied by thunder and lightning in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal, and Coastal Andhra Pradesh.
Weather in Rajasthan
An alert regarding dust storms has been issued for Eastern Rajasthan for today, May 12.
Weather in Eastern and Central India
An alert regarding rainfall and strong winds has been issued for Jharkhand and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, valid until May 17. Additionally, light rainfall may be observed in Chhattisgarh between May 13 and 15.
Weather in South India
According to the Meteorological Department, heavy rainfall is likely in Kerala and Mahe between May 14 and 17. Meanwhile, an alert for torrential rainfall has been issued for South Interior Karnataka for May 15 and 16.