India, Feb. 17 -- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Delhi on Wednesday (February 18), with the national capital expected to witness rain accompanied by thunderstorms.

A yellow alert has been issued for the entire Capital, as well as some adjoining areas including Gurugram and Faridabad, the IMD advisory showed.

According to the weather department's bulletin, Delhi-NCR will see a generally cloudy sky on Wednesday, with a spell of very light to light rain accompanied by thunderstorm/ lightning at isolated places.

Gusty winds of speed between 30-40 kmph can be expected around forenoon, followed by another spell of very light rain at isolated places towards afternoon.

The Capital recorded the hottest ...