On February 19, 2026, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that northwestern India, including Delhi, is experiencing severe weather conditions characterized by rain and hail, with temperatures dropping significantly. This follows the warmest day recorded on February 17, where Delhi reached 30.9 degrees Celsius, 6.5 degrees above normal. The IMD has issued an orange alert for light rain and strong winds, predicting wind speeds of 30 to 40 kilometers per hour. The weather is expected to remain unstable for the next two days, with additional rain and snowfall anticipated in the upper regions, particularly in Uttarakhand and the western Himalayas. In Delhi-NCR, light rain has brought a welcome respite from the heat, but the air quality remains poor, with an AQI of 249.