Delhi weather: As rain and cool winds bring relief — check what IMD says about the week ahead

Light to moderate rainfall is expected to continue across Delhi-NCR till at least July 6, keeping daytime temperatures comfortably below seasonal norms, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

The weather agency has ruled out any heatwave conditions over the next several days, offering sustained relief to residents after weeks of summer heat.

The IMD has forecast generally cloudy skies with intermittent showers and thunderstorms, with daily maximum temperatures expected to hover between 31°C and 34°C through the week.

Minimum temperatures are likely to stay around 24–26°C. Winds from the east, reaching speeds of up to 20 km/h, are also contributing to the cooler weather.

Meteorologists attribute the ongoing pleasant conditions to a combination of factors — an active monsoon trough passing through Delhi and a cyclonic circulation over south Rajasthan and adjoining parts of north Gujarat. Officials described the pattern as typical of early monsoon activity.

City saw significant drop in temperatures on Monday
On Monday, Delhi recorded a sharp drop in both day and night temperatures following spells of light rain across various districts. Safdarjung observatory, which serves as the city’s official weather marker, reported a maximum temperature of 30.6°C — nearly 7 degrees below normal — and a minimum of 24°C, also 4 degrees under the seasonal average.

Several weather stations across the capital logged rainfall, with Ayanagar receiving the most at 20 mm between 8:30 am and 5:30 pm. Palam recorded 14.4 mm during the same period. Relative humidity levels remained high, touching 100% at several points in the day.

The improved weather also brought cleaner air to the region. At 4 pm on Monday, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) recorded Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) at 65, placing it in the “satisfactory” category. This marked the fifth consecutive day of relatively clean air for the city, which often struggles with pollution, especially in the summer.

Authorities and forecasters expect the current pattern of scattered rainfall and cooler temperatures to persist throughout the week, offering continued relief to Delhi’s population.

(With inputs from PTI)