Delhi recorded 38.5C on Sunday before rain and gusty winds were forecast for Monday. By Monday morning, reporting said steady rain had already begun, and the IMD was described as expecting a wet spell across northwest India through June 19.
Delhi moved from Sunday heat to Monday rain as the India Meteorological Department forecast thunderstorms and gusty winds for the capital and a wider wet spell across northwest India.
On Sunday, June 14, Delhi recorded a maximum temperature of 38.5C, which was reported as 1.4C below the seasonal average. The IMD then predicted rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds for Monday, June 15.
Rain arrives Monday
By Monday morning, reporting said Delhi had already seen steady rainfall. A separate update said the rain was bringing short-term relief from the heat, although thunderstorms and gusty winds were still expected later in the day.
The wet spell was not limited to Delhi alone. The IMD was described as forecasting unsettled weather across northwest India through June 19 under an active western disturbance.
What it means
For Delhi and Delhi-NCR residents, the main immediate impacts are brief relief from heat and humidity, along with the risk of disruption from thunderstorms and strong winds. Commuters and outdoor workers are the most likely to feel the effects first.
Temperatures may still climb later in the week. One update said readings could reach around 41C despite the rainfall, underscoring how quickly conditions can shift in the region.
What to watch
The next IMD bulletins will matter most for the timing of additional rain, the strength of the winds and whether the wet spell continues across northwest India through June 19.
Revision note
Revised with Monday rainfall update and northwest India wet-spell context.