Delhi-NCR will experience thunderstorm activity and gusty winds reaching speeds of up to 60 km/h over the next two hours. Light rainfall is forecast for today, followed by light to moderate rainfall tomorrow. The maximum temperature is likely to remain between 36 and 39 degrees Celsius.

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An orange alert has been issued for most parts of the National Capital Region (NCR), while a yellow alert is in place for areas in the northwestern and southwestern parts of the region. The yellow alert covers locations including Panipat, Bhiwani, Jhajjar, Jind, Hisar, Karnal, Nuh, Rewari, Alwar, Narnaul, and Gurugram, indicating the likelihood of light rain and gusty winds in these areas.

Meanwhile, an orange alert has been issued for Meerut, Muzaffarnagar, Bijnor, Ghaziabad, Noida, Faridabad, Palwal, Hodal, Hathin, Aligarh, Bulandshahr, and Mathura.

IMD scientist Akhil Srivastava stated that there is a possibility of thunderstorms and gusty winds in the northwestern region of the country, specifically in Punjab and Haryana. Jammu and Kashmir may also experience similar weather conditions.

"There is a possibility of thunderstorms and gusty winds in the Northwest region of the country - Punjab and Haryana precisely. J&K may also experience the same. There is an orange alert in Uttar Pradesh, including a hailstorm. Particularly in Delhi, thunderstorm activity, gusty winds and light rainfall are expected today and light to moderate rainfall is expected tomorrow. The maximum temperature may stay between 36-39 degrees Celsius. Heatwave conditions may prevail in some places in western Rajasthan tomorrow and the day after. Southwest monsoon has further advanced, covering Odisha, parts of Eastern Bay of Bengal, Northeastern states," IMD scientist Akhil Srivastava said. 

This month has already set a new record for rainfall in Delhi. As of May 28, the city has received 186.4 mm of rain, surpassing the previous high of 165 mm recorded in May 2008. Considering the average rainfall for May is typically around 30.7 mm, this year’s precipitation has been exceptionally high, marking an unusual weather pattern for the capital.

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Delhi has also experienced five significant storms throughout the month. On May 2, a dust storm brought 77 mm of rain and winds reaching up to 80 km/h. On May 15, dust-raising winds between 40–50 km/h reduced visibility to 1,200–1,500 meters for nearly 12 hours. May 17 saw thunderstorms with winds up to 74 km/h and light rain, followed by a brief but intense storm on May 21 with 12 mm of rain and 79 km/h winds. The most intense event occurred on May 25, bringing 81.4 mm of rain and winds peaking at 82 km/h.