Heavy rain, thunder, and gusty winds struck Delhi (India's national capital) on the night of Friday, April 17, 2026, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued warnings urging residents to remain indoors. The IMD reported that an intense band of storm activity had formed and was tracking west to east across the city, bringing moderate rainfall, wind gusts of 40–60 kmph, and lightning, including strikes detected in southwest Delhi. Authorities cautioned that conditions were expected to persist for several more hours.