Delhi wakes up to steady rain as IMD forecasts wet spell across northwest India till June 19

Delhi woke up to steady rain on Monday morning, bringing short-term relief from heat and humidity as the India Meteorological Department forecast a wet spell across northwest India through June 19.

The forecast is linked to an active western disturbance, with IMD warning that rain chances and thunderstorm activity should remain in play for several more days before easing after June 19.

Delhi gets a wet start to the week

Times of India reported that New Delhi saw steady rainfall early Monday, while The Economic Times said Delhi-NCR also had light rain showers in the morning. Navbharat Times similarly reported morning rain across the capital region.

The change followed a hot Sunday, when Delhi recorded 38.5°C, or 1.4°C below the seasonal average, according to Times of India.

Forecast extends across northwest India

The IMD forecast is not limited to Delhi. The wet spell is expected to cover a broader northwest India region, including parts of Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat and western Uttar Pradesh.

Forecasters also warned of thunderstorms and gusty winds, with the possibility of commuter disruption, waterlogging and travel delays in parts of Delhi-NCR if the rain intensifies later in the day.

What to watch next

The key question over the next several days is whether the wet pattern holds through June 19 as expected, or whether IMD updates the forecast sooner.

For now, the setup offers brief relief from recent heat, but also a reminder that late pre-monsoon weather can still bring sudden showers, gusty winds and localized disruption.