For Sunday, the IMD has predicted overcast skies with light rain, but no weather alert has been issued. (Express photo)The India Meteorological Department (IMD) Saturday issued an orange alert for parts of Delhi-NCR, warning of light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, or dust storms. The alert includes areas like North Delhi and Southwest NCR, where winds are expected to blow at 50-60 kmph. The rest of the region is under a yellow alert.So far, Delhi has received 186.4 mm of rain this May, compared to the normal of 30.7 mm, according to the IMD. The city has seen four rainy days, defined by the IMD as days when rainfall exceeds 2.4 mm.At around 3 pm, the IMD issued a fresh update warning that a “northwest-southeast oriented northeastward moving cloud cluster/squall line” was likely to impact Delhi. This cloud cluster was expected to bring light rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds at 50-60 kmph, gusting up to 70 kmph.By 3.45 pm, areas like Rohtak and Jind reported wind speeds of 60-65 kmph under the influence of this weather system. Very light rainfall had already started in parts of Northwest Delhi, as per the IMD.Thereafter, the IMD issued another follow-up alert, stating: “In continuation with previous weather alert 31/05/2025: 15:00 IST; Dust storm followed by Thunderstorm with light to moderate rainfall and lightning (50-60 Km/h gusty winds) is very likely to occur at North Delhi, North-East Delhi, North-West Delhi, West Delhi, Central Delhi, East Delhi, NCR (Loni Dehat, Hindon AF Station) during next 2 hours.”Delhi’s 186.4 mm of rain this May has already broken records. The previous high was 165 mm in 2008. On May 25, the city received its highest 24-hour rainfall this month – 81.44 mm – recorded at Safdarjung.This month has seen a mix of extreme weather — from heat and humidity to hailstorms and heavy rains. Though no heatwave days were logged (unlike last May when there were six), the “feels like” temperature crossed 50 degree Celsius on several days.Story continues below this adThe average minimum temperature was 25.3 degree Celsius, and the maximum average was 37.5 degree Celsius.For Sunday, the IMD has predicted overcast skies with light rain, but no weather alert has been issued.Owing to partly cloudy sky conditions, temperatures over the next six days are expected to hover between 25 degree Celsius and 39 degree Celsius.Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© The Indian Express Pvt Ltd