The India Meteorological Department has forecast isolated rain and thunderstorms in Delhi-NCR on Thursday. Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Faridabad, Chandigarh and parts of Haryana and Punjab may see short spells of rain with lightning. No heavy rain warning has been issued for the national capital.

Delhi’s air quality stayed in the moderate category on Thursday. The city recorded a high of about 33 degrees Celsius, or 92 degrees Fahrenheit. Skies were partly cloudy through the day.

Heavy rain has been forecast over Tamil Nadu and Kerala. The IMD has warned of heavy rain and thunderstorms in both states. Fishermen have been advised to be cautious along the coasts. Bengaluru may see storms during the evening commute.

The southwest monsoon is withdrawing from central India. It is retreating from parts of Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh and Telangana. The country is gradually moving toward the post-monsoon phase, even as some areas still get heavy rain.