Monsoon to reach Delhi 10 days before schedule, early relief from heat likely – Delhi News

Delhi’s days of grappling with intense heat are numbered as the southwest monsoon is likely to reach the capital 10 days ahead of its scheduled arrival, the weather department said on Thursday.

Typically, the monsoon arrives in Delhi around June 30, but an India Meteorological Department (IMD) report suggests it could make its presence felt as early as the third week of June.

After a pause of nearly 10 days, the monsoon gained momentum again, particularly over South India.

From Wednesday onwards, several regions, including Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Konkan, and Maharashtra have been experiencing heavy to very heavy monsoonal rains. This rejuvenation of the monsoon system signals swift progress as it advances northward, covering other parts of the country rapidly.

The second phase of the monsoon is expected to spread across eastern India, bringing rains to West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand, and eastern Uttar Pradesh within the next week, the IMD report said.

Following this, the rainy system will progress towards the northwest, likely reaching western Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, and finally Delhi between June 19 and 25.

Delhi has already begun to witness signs of the approaching monsoon with increased humidity levels and scattered pre-monsoon thunderstorms expected in the coming days.

With this, the Delhiites will breathe a sigh of relief as the maximum temperatures reached over 43 degrees Celsius on Thursday. Temperatures have been recorded a few notches above normal in Delhi over the past two weeks with heat wave warnings issued.

On Wednesday, the weather body forecast that from June 14 to 17, Delhi could witness a drop in temperatures to 37-42 degrees Celsius, accompanied by light to moderate rainfall and gusty winds.

These weather changes will provide much-needed relief from the intense heatwave that has gripped the region in recent weeks.

Published On:

Jun 12, 2025

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