IMD warns of rain and thunderstorms across Delhi-NCR through June 21

Delhi-NCR is set for another stretch of unsettled weather, with the India Meteorological Department forecasting rain and thunderstorms through June 21.

The outlook also brings some relief from the early-summer heat. IMD expects Delhi's maximum temperature to stay below 40C over the next few days, according to the latest forecast reported on June 18.

The department has not issued a colour-coded warning for this forecast window, suggesting that while showers and thunderstorms are expected, the intensity is not currently being flagged at the highest alert levels.

What the forecast means

The current spell could mean brief disruption to commutes, outdoor plans and day-to-day movement across Delhi-NCR, especially if thunderstorms become more widespread in a given district. But the forecast remains uneven by nature, and local conditions can change quickly.

The main immediate benefit for residents is likely to be temporary relief from heat. Earlier in June, Delhi saw hotter conditions before the weather pattern turned wetter, including a day when the city reached 38.5C.

Recent weather context

This is not the first severe-weather phase in Delhi-NCR this month. During the week of June 13, IMD had issued a red alert for thunderstorms, heavy rain and gusty winds across the region.

By June 15, Delhi was seeing steady rain as forecasters described a wet spell across northwest India. The latest update now extends that pattern through June 21, but with lower-severity messaging than the earlier red alert.

What to watch next

The key question is whether IMD upgrades the forecast with a colour-coded warning before June 21. Forecasters are also likely to refine where the rain falls most heavily and whether temperatures remain below 40C for the full period.

Residents should keep an eye on local weather updates, especially if they have travel plans, outdoor work or evening commutes scheduled over the next few days.