India, Oct. 29 -- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday issued red and orange alert over possible moderate to heavy rainfall for parts of Delhi-NCR on Thursday. It has also forecast cloudy skies on Karwa Chauth, raising concerns over the visibility of the moon in the evening.

According to the IMD's nowcast seen at around 3:40 pm, North, North West, West, and South West Delhi were under an red alert, while rest of the districts were under orange warning till at least 5:20 pm.

The minimum temperature is expected to settle at around 19 degrees Celsius, while the maximum is likely to reach 26 degrees Celsius on October 29.

The unsettled weather could affect Karwa Chauth rituals, as women observing the fast traditionally wai...