Weather Today – Rain and Hailstorm Alert for Delhi, UP & Rajasthan, Snowfall Warning These States

Weather Today: The month of February is halfway through, and it seems as if winter is slowly withdrawing. However, the weather across the country has suddenly changed. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a new warning for February 18th. The sky has been overcast in Delhi-NCR since this morning, and people are feeling the cold. While Delhi-NCR has been experiencing heat for the past few days, the weather department has issued a new warning for several states, with rain expected in some and snowfall in others.
Regarding the weather in Uttar Pradesh, the activation of the western disturbance is predicted to bring light to moderate rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds in several districts. Meanwhile, in Rajasthan, several districts, including Nagaur, Sikar, and Pali, have experienced rain and hailstorms. According to the weather department, an alert has been issued for rain and strong winds in Jaipur, Bikaner, and Kota divisions today. Temperatures are expected to drop by up to 4 degrees over the next three days. So, let’s find out what the weather will be like in your city today.
Delhi today Weather
According to the IMD, the sky will remain cloudy throughout the day in Delhi on February 18th. Very light to moderate rain, accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning, is expected in some areas in the morning. Strong winds are also possible during this time. Some places may experience light rain around noon.
18/02/2026: 06:20 IST; Light rainfall/Drizzle is very likely to occur at entire Delhi and NCR.
Light rainfall is very likely to occur at Sonipat, Kharkhoda, Charkhi Dadri, Mattanhail, Jhajjar, Farukhnagar, Kosali, Mahendargarh, Sohana, Rewari, Palwal, Narnaul, Bawal, Nuh,… pic.twitter.com/jAcCM8H46s— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) February 18, 2026
Uttar Pradesh today Weather
According to the latest forecast from the Meteorological Department, the impact of the Western Disturbance, which is expected to be active in Uttar Pradesh on February 18th, is expected. The Meteorological Department predicts that light to moderate rain, thunderstorms, strong winds, and hailstorms may be recorded in some areas in western and northwestern districts.
According to the IMD, many districts in western Uttar Pradesh may remain cloudy today. Additionally, areas such as Noida, Ghaziabad, Bulandshahr, Baghpat, Hapur, Agra, Mathura, Saharanpur, and Shamli may experience light drizzle and strong winds. An alert has also been issued for lightning and hail in some areas.
Rain and Hailstorm Expected in Rajasthan
Rajasthan may experience rain and thunderstorms on February 18th. Strong winds are also expected. Hailstorms are also expected in some areas of Punjab and eastern Rajasthan.
Orange colour nowcast for the districts of north Rajasthan for light to moderate rainfall accompanied with thunderstroms, lightning and gusty winds (40-60 kmph) during next 3 hours.
Yellow colour for light rainfall also issued for Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, West Uttar Pradesh and… pic.twitter.com/XMUUxrAZo3
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) February 18, 2026
Madhya Pradesh Weather today
According to the Meteorological Department, western Madhya Pradesh may experience light rain and thunderstorms on February 18th.
hill states Weather Today
Light to moderate rain and snowfall are expected in the western Himalayan region. In addition, active weather conditions are expected in Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand.
Forecast for the next 48 hours in Rajasthan
According to the Meteorological Department, a Western Disturbance will be fully active in the state on February 18th. As a result, light to moderate rain is expected in the Bikaner, Ajmer, Jaipur, Bharatpur, and Kota divisions, as well as the Shekhawati region. Hailstorms are also possible in some areas.