New Delhi, July 30 — Residents of Delhi and the National Capital Region are expected to face another day of active monsoon weather on Thursday, with the India Meteorological Department forecasting cloudy skies, intermittent rainfall, thunderstorms and gusty winds.

The national capital is likely to receive light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms at intervals. Skies are expected to remain overcast for much of the day, and strong winds may accompany storm activity in several localities. Humidity is projected to stay high despite the showers.

Maximum temperatures in Delhi are forecast to range between 33 and 34 degrees Celsius, with the minimum around 27 degrees Celsius. Meteorologists said the intermittent rain should moderate daytime heat but is unlikely to eliminate the discomfort caused by moisture-laden air.

Neighbouring cities including Noida, Gurugram and Ghaziabad are also expected to see light to moderate rainfall. Isolated pockets may experience short spells of intense showers, lightning and strong winds.

Authorities have advised commuters to plan travel carefully, especially during peak hours, as waterlogging on low-lying roads could lead to congestion and delays.

Beyond the capital region, the IMD has predicted widespread rainfall across large parts of northern and eastern India. Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand are all likely to receive significant rain accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds.

A yellow alert has been issued for multiple regions, warning of thunderstorms, lightning and wind speeds of 40–60 kmph. Residents have been urged to remain alert and follow local safety advisories.

The continued activity is attributed to an active monsoon and a steady inflow of moisture from the Bay of Bengal. These systems are expected to sustain widespread rain over northern and eastern India until at least 1 August.

In Uttar Pradesh, several eastern, central and western districts may record heavy to very heavy rainfall. Cities including Lucknow, Kanpur, Gorakhpur, Varanasi and Noida are likely to see widespread showers, with isolated locations potentially receiving very heavy precipitation in the next 24 hours.

The meteorological department said it is monitoring the evolving pattern closely and has advised farmers, travellers and two-wheeler riders to exercise caution during periods of heavy rain, lightning and strong winds.