The southwest monsoon has made further progress on Wednesday, advancing over the remaining parts of the north Arabian Sea and into additional areas of Rajasthan, West Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Punjab. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has indicated that conditions are favourable for its further advance into more parts of Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, and the remaining regions of West Uttar Pradesh within the next 24 hours.
As Delhi-NCR brace for the monsoon’s full arrival, the weather forecast from June 25 to 28 predicts predominantly cloudy skies with varying intensities of rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds.
On June 25, Delhi is expected to experience light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning, with gusty winds reaching 30 to 40 kmph. Daytime temperatures are likely to remain between 33°C and 35°C, which is 2 to 4 degrees below normal for this time of year.
The cooling trend will continue through June 26, with very light to light rainfall and thunderstorms expected. Minimum temperatures will range between 26°C and 28°C, dipping 1 to 2 degrees below normal, while maximum temperatures will remain in the 33°C to 35°C range. Winds will predominantly blow from the southeast, with speeds varying between 15 to 25 kmph.
Similar weather conditions are forecast for June 27, with light rain and thunderstorms persisting. Temperatures are expected to remain consistent, with the mercury ranging from 26°C to 28°C at night and 33°C to 35°C during the day. Winds will shift in direction throughout the day, starting from the east and moving to the southeast and northeast by evening, with generally low wind speeds.
On June 28, Delhi is likely to experience very light to light rain accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning. Temperatures are expected to dip further, with highs between 32°C and 34°C and lows between 25°C and 27°C. Both maximum and minimum temperatures are forecast to remain below normal by 3 to 5 degrees and 1 to 3 degrees, respectively. Winds will be light and variable, predominantly from the northwest throughout the day.
The continued advance of the monsoon and the accompanying rainfall will provide much-needed relief from the summer heat while keeping temperatures below seasonal norms across the national capital region.