The IMD has forecast a thunderstorm accompanied with rain in Delhi today (Express Photo by Amit Mehra)Amid the early onset of monsoon, Delhi NCR is expected to receive light to moderate rainfall Friday, accompanied by thunderstorms in isolated areas, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in its daily forecast.Meanwhile, the MeT department issued an orange alert in over ten states for today, with heavy rainfall expected in southern and coastal states, as well as the North East.As per the IMD forecast, thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds and rainfall is likely to be witnessed in Delhi NCR, as well as Punjab, Haryana and parts of Uttar Pradesh. However, no colour warning has been issued by the weather department yet. The maximum temperature in Delhi is expected to remain around 36 degrees Celsius today.Incessant rains in south IndiaIMD issued a red alert in multiple districts across south India today, with Kerala, Goa and Karnataka expected to receive extremely heavy rainfall. In Kerala, a red alert was issued in Idukki, Kasaragod and Kannur, while the rest of the state has been placed under orange alert for today.Waterlogging, thunderstorms and gusty winds are expected to persist in parts of Karnataka, with 95 percent humidity in the state on Friday. Heavy rains are also expected to lash Tamil Nadu and other coastal areas.Heavy rain warning in northeast IndiaOver the past few days, northeastern states have witnessed gusty winds and very heavy rainfall. Dispur and Guwahati witnessed incessant downpour on Thursday, with flooding reported in some areas. Now, IMD has issued a red alert in multiple districts of Assam, Manipur, Mizoram and Nagaland for Friday, predicting very heavy rainfall.A red alert has been issued in Tamenglong, Kokrajhar, Senapati and Khasi Hills, among other districts, in northeast India.Story continues below this adMeanwhile, in north India, light to moderate rains are expected in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and Haryana. An orange alert has been issued in Rajasthan for Friday, with thunderstorms and lightening in some parts, as well as extreme heatwave conditions in other parts. It is likely that a dust storm with thunder and lightening will hit Jaisalmer, Alwar and Jhunjhun today.This is a section for real-time weather updates and forecasts pertaining to cities across India and the globe. Everything under the sun, ranging from commitments to the accuracy of reports, punctuality in provisioning of information, and also insights into changing weather patterns, extreme climate events, and seasonal updates for keeping people alert and informed. Daily, weekly, and long-term forecasts. With this, data from reputed sources is going to include the India Meteorological Department (IMD), several global climate agencies, and satellite imagery. Monsoon tracking, heatwave alerts, cyclone warnings, and snowfall predictions would be fruits of this collaboration, with the information put in an understandable way before the consumers of this service. Apart from prediction once in a while, there are also discussions on climate changes, air quality updates, and other environmental issues that affect several regions. AQI reports, pollution trends, and experts' views on pro or anti-climate change policies can be provided to cater to discerning readers who can make their own decisions regarding health matters and safety. Strongly base for credible, live, and certainly relevant, covering weather on the pages of IndianExpress.com about readers being at the forefront of unpredictable weather changes and much more about the wider environment concerning trends in global climate.© IE Online Media Services Pvt Ltd