Moderate Showers In Delhi: Heavy Rainfall Likely At Fag End Of July

Key Takeaways:

• Delhi recorded widespread morning showers, with Central and South Delhi receiving the highest rainfall.
• Rainfall activity is expected to intensify on July 30 and 31 before continuing into the first week of August.
• Safdarjung has already recorded 192.7 mm of rain in July, nearing the monthly normal of 195.8 mm.
• Persistent cloud cover and frequent showers will keep maximum temperatures near 31°C, ensuring pleasant weather.
• Forecast Validity: Next 3 to 5 days.

As predicted, the Delhi area received light to moderate scattered showers this morning. Central and South Delhi witnessed sharp showers, and the activity was the least over the East and Northeast regions of the city. Rains have stopped for the time being and will resume during the day. The ongoing week is expected to have frequent showers, more intense on 30th and 31st July, the closing days of the month. The rainy spell will continue into the first week of August as well.

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The base station Safdarjung recorded 32.4 mm, and the Lodhi Road office registered 36.7 mm of rainfall till 8:30 a.m. The Ridge observatory recorded the highest rainfall with 37.6 mm, and the airport observatory at Palam recorded the least with 0.8 mm. With the current spell, the record repository at Safdarjung has reached a total of 192.7 mm in July, very close to the normal figure of 195.8 mm. With some more showers in the remaining days, a total of about 250 mm during this month looks well within reach.

The monsoon trough is the main trigger for rainfall in Delhi around this time of the year. This east-west oriented feature is running close to Delhi. It is likely to remain in close proximity for the next week or so, with minor north-south oscillations. The deep depression located over the eastern parts will move west-northwest across the central parts. As it comes nearer, the zone of convergence associated with the trough will strengthen. The western disturbance, as an upper air system moving across the northern mountains, will also work in tandem to accentuate the weather activity over the Delhi area.

The Delhi region can expect light to moderate showers today and tomorrow. The activity will pick up on the last two days of the month, more so on 30th July 2026. The wet spell will spill over into the first week of August as well. Fairly widespread moderate showers with isolated heavy downpours in some parts are quite likely between 03rd and 06th August. With persistent cloud cover and frequent rain showers, the day temperature will remain confined to the low 30s. Today also, the maximum temperature will hover around 31°C (±1°C). Overall, pleasant weather conditions are likely to dominate the capital city and the surrounding areas during this week.