New Delhi, May 4 -- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a weather alert for 4 May, warning against thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds and hailstorm over Northwest, Central and East India.

IMD in a post on X stated, "Isolated to scattered thunderstorms ⛈️, lightning ⚡, gusty winds (40-60 kmph) and hailstorm ��️ likely over Northwest, Central & East India during 04-05 May 2026."

At the same time, Delhi is on flash flood risk as heavy rains are expected in the national capital. According to Google, flooding may occur over the next 24 hours.

Along with this advisory it issued a set of guidelines, urging citizens to take precautionary measures to stay safe during extreme weather condit...