Light Rain Relieves Delhi's Warm February Spell

Delhi and its surrounding regions experienced light rainfall on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, bringing temporary relief from an unseasonably warm spell that had gripped the national capital. The India Meteorological Department forecasted continued light rain or drizzle across the city and the National Capital Region throughout the day, accompanied by gusty winds reaching 30 to 40 kilometers per hour in the afternoon.

The showers began in the early morning hours, affecting areas including Gurgaon, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, and Noida within the NCR, as well as parts of adjoining Haryana and Uttar Pradesh. According to the IMD, similar light precipitation was likely in several districts of Haryana such as Sonipat, Jhajjar, Rewari, Nuh, and Palwal; western Uttar Pradesh locations like Bagpat, Modinagar, and Pilakhua; and Rajasthan areas including Alwar, Kotputli, and Deeg. Very light rain or drizzle could extend to additional spots in these states, including Karnal, Panipat, and Rohtak in Haryana; Meerut, Hapur, and Bulandshahr in Uttar Pradesh; and Bhiwadi and Tijara in Rajasthan.

The IMD issued a yellow alert for Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, western Uttar Pradesh, and western Madhya...