Following thunderstorms and showers that brought temporary relief to Delhi-NCR last week, residents are now eagerly awaiting the arrival of the southwest monsoon. Although the monsoon reached Kerala on June 4—five days later than the India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) initial forecast—it has since advanced steadily across the country, entering Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, most parts of Tamil Nadu, and large sections of the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal.
According to the IMD’s latest monsoon tracking map, Delhi and neighbouring regions including Noida, Gurugram and Ghaziabad are expected to witness the onset of the southwest monsoon between June 25 and June 30. The weather system is then likely to progress further into Haryana, Punjab, Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh, Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir.
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In the meantime, Delhi is expected to continue experiencing humid conditions accompanied by occasional thunderstorms and light showers. Temperatures in the national capital are likely to fluctuate between 26 degrees Celsius and 40 degrees Celsius, with strong surface winds expected during parts of the coming week. Meteorologists have clarified that these pre-monsoon showers should not be mistaken for the official onset of the rainy season, which is determined by sustained rainfall patterns and favourable atmospheric conditions.
Despite the delayed arrival in Kerala, there are currently no indications of a major delay in the monsoon reaching northern India. For millions battling intense summer heat, the expected arrival of monsoon by the end of June offers hope of cooler temperatures, widespread rainfall and much-needed relief from prolonged dry conditions.
