Delhi is finally getting a break from the searing summer heat as the national capital continues to experience relatively cooler temperatures and cloudy skies. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Delhi is not expected to face any heatwave conditions until June 25. On Friday, the city is likely to witness light to very light rainfall along with gusty winds, providing further relief to residents who have been enduring weeks of high temperatures.
Cloud Cover and Light Showers Expected
The weather in Delhi turned milder on Thursday, with the maximum temperature settling at 36.4 degrees Celsius—2.4 degrees below the seasonal average. The minimum temperature dropped slightly to 27.2 degrees Celsius, which is 0.3 degrees below normal. Though there was no rainfall recorded on Thursday, the IMD predicts that Friday will see a generally cloudy sky with a possibility of light to very light rain.
Thunderstorms and lightning may accompany the rain, along with gusty winds reaching speeds of 30 to 40 kmph. In some instances, the wind may temporarily peak at 50 kmph during evening or night thunderstorms. Not just Delhi, but other parts of the National Capital Region—including Noida, Gurgaon, Ghaziabad, and Faridabad—are also expected to experience similar weather conditions.
The maximum temperature on Friday is expected to range between 36 to 38 degrees Celsius, while the minimum is likely to stay between 27 and 29 degrees Celsius. IMD forecasts indicate that this pattern of moderate temperatures and occasional light rainfall may persist in Delhi at least until June 25.
Monsoon Activity Across India
The weather changes in Delhi are part of a broader monsoon activity being observed across various parts of India. According to the IMD, heavy to very heavy rainfall is very likely to occur at isolated locations in Chhattisgarh, eastern Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura.
Other regions including Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Bihar, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana, Goa, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, and Uttarakhand are also expected to receive heavy rainfall. Delhi is included in this larger system of monsoon patterns, contributing to the lighter showers and cloud cover over the city.
Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds of up to 40 to 50 kmph are likely to affect parts of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. Additionally, areas in Assam, Bihar, Haryana, Jharkhand, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, and Punjab may see similar conditions with slightly milder winds at 30 to 40 kmph.
Meanwhile, southern states such as Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal may continue to experience hot and humid weather. These areas are expected to remain outside the primary influence of the monsoon system for now.
Overall, Delhi’s current weather marks a welcome departure from the extreme heat of early summer. The consistent cloud cover, drop in temperatures, and chances of rainfall provide much-needed comfort for residents. While the showers may be light, they signal the gradual advancement of monsoon across North India.
