New Delhi, July 5 -- Overcast conditions and drizzle covered Delhi on Friday, with the city under an orange alert amid forecasts of light to moderate rain, thunderstorms, or lightning, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

The city is under an orange alert, according to the IMD, with a warning of light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms or lightning. A yellow alert was issued for southwest Delhi for the same period.

An orange alert indicates the need to "be prepared and stay updated," while a yellow alert signifies "be aware," as per the IMD.

Earlier in the day, light rainfall was recorded in several parts of the city. Rainfall was observed between 2.30 pm and 5.30 pm in Pusa 21 mm, Ridge 1.0 mm, Ayanagar 2.2 mm and ...