When Will It Rain in Delhi, UP? IMD Predicts Monsoon Arrival in Delhi-NCR On THIS Date

When Will It Rain in Delhi, UP? That is the question on the minds of residents across Delhi-NCR and nearby parts of Uttar Pradesh as temperatures continue to soar above 40 degrees Celsius amid an intense heatwave. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has offered some relief, forecasting rainfall in Delhi-NCR and adjoining areas of Uttar Pradesh by the end of this week.

When Will Monsoon Arrive in Delhi-NCR?

As per an IMD report, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi-NCR are likely to receive rainfall in the coming days. Monsoon is expected to arrive in Delhi on July 4 if conditions remain favourable, reported PTI, citing Skymet weather report.

Rainfall in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Nearby Regions

The southwest monsoon is expected to advance further into north India over the next five to six days, offering possible relief from intense heat and high humidity across Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and adjoining regions. The IMD has said conditions are favourable for the system to move into more northern states, even as parts of the region continue to report above-normal temperatures.

Warmest Morning in Two Years in Delhi

Delhi, however, remained under severe weather discomfort before the expected relief. The city recorded its warmest morning in two years, with the minimum temperature settling at 31.1 degrees Celsius, 3.2 degrees above the seasonal average. The maximum temperature rose to 41.8 degrees Celsius, while the IMD's heat index indicated a "feels-like" temperature of around 50.7 degrees Celsius at 5.30 pm.

Monsoon advance likely over north India

According to the weather office, conditions are favourable for the further advance of the southwest monsoon into additional parts of the North Arabian Sea, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand during the next two to three days. The system is also likely to move into parts of Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh and southeast Rajasthan in the same period.

The wider northward progression is important for agriculture, power demand and urban water management. A delayed monsoon often keeps cooling demand elevated in major consumption centres, while farmers in rain-fed regions wait for more reliable rainfall before accelerating sowing activity. For households, the immediate concern remains heat stress, especially when humidity rises without widespread rain.

Why Delhi Felt Hotter Despite Clouds

Skymet's Mahesh Palawat, Vice President for Meteorology and Climate Change, said the unusual weather discomfort was caused by the interaction of dry and moist winds. Dry westerly winds from Pakistan have kept temperatures elevated, while southwesterly winds from the Arabian Sea have added moisture to the air over Delhi.

"Normally, the monsoon reaches Delhi around June 27-28, after which temperatures begin to ease and humidity increases. This year, however, the monsoon is likely to be delayed by about a week," PTI quoted Palawat. He added that cloud formation has not translated into widespread rain because available moisture has remained insufficient.

He said clouds usually formed around 4 pm or 5 pm, after the day's maximum temperature had already been recorded. This explains why both the maximum temperature and the "feels-like" reading remained high. The IMD has forecast thunderstorms with rain for Delhi, but sustained relief will depend on the arrival of organised monsoon rainfall.