When can Delhi-NCR expect thunderstorms and hail?

Isolated thunderstorms with rain and hail are likely over parts of Delhi-NCR and Haryana from the evening of April 5, 2026, into the night.

What is causing the current and upcoming severe weather?

The current weather is due to the tail end of a Western Disturbance, and a more powerful Western Disturbance is approaching, which is forecast to bring severe hailstorms.

What advice is given to farmers regarding the approaching hailstorms?

Farmers across affected states with standing wheat crops ready for harvest are urgently advised to cut their crop before April 6, 2026, to avoid severe damage.

Home / Environment / Delhi Braces for Hailstorms: Western Disturbance Returns

Delhi Braces for Hailstorms: Western Disturbance Returns

5 Apr

•

Summary

Isolated thunderstorms with rain and hail expected today.
A stronger Western Disturbance approaches, bringing widespread hailstorms.
Farmers advised to harvest crops before April 6 due to severe weather.

Delhi Braces for Hailstorms: Western Disturbance Returns

Isolated thunderstorms featuring rain and hail are anticipated across parts of Delhi-NCR and Haryana from this evening into the night of April 5, 2026. This weather phenomenon is attributed to the lingering effects of a Western Disturbance. The activity is expected to be patchy, with a 50 to 70 percent chance of occurrence in certain areas.

A more significant Western Disturbance is set to approach, bringing potentially severe hailstorms to a broad swathe of northern India between April 7 and 9. This system is projected to impact Rajasthan, Delhi-NCR, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu, Punjab, western Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, northern Madhya Pradesh, and northeast India.