Thunderstorm Activity Over Delhi Today-Tomorrow: Heavy Weather Unlikely

By: AVM GP Sharma | Edited By: Arti Kumari
Jun 24, 2026, 3:30 PM
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Key Takeaways:

  • Delhi-NCR recorded scattered light rain with Safdarjung receiving 8 mm rainfall.
  • More pre-monsoon rain and thunderstorm activity is expected today and tomorrow.
  • Southwest monsoon is likely to miss its normal June 27 arrival date over Delhi.
  • Monsoon arrival over Delhi is now expected after July 5, 2026.
  • Forecast Validity: Next 48 hours.

Delhi/NCR received scattered rain and thunderstorms in the past 24 hours. Base station Safdarjung and airport Palam recorded 8 mm and 1 mm rainfall respectively. Most other weather stations across the city also recorded light rainfall between 2-5 mm. Similar conditions are prevailing today as well. The weather activity will be more visible today and tomorrow. Pre-monsoon activity will ease out later.

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Small bubbles of cyclonic circulation, typical of pre-monsoonal weather, are marked over Haryana & Punjab and northwest Uttar Pradesh. The trough line joining these circulations is keeping close proximity with Delhi. Few parts of Haryana and southwest Uttar Pradesh received a spell of thunderstorm in the morning hours. Another round of activity is expected in the evening and night hours.

The normal date for the southwest monsoon is 27th June for Delhi. It will overshoot the stipulated arrival and roll over to July. Monsoon low pressure is likely to form over the Bay of Bengal at the start of July. The arrival of monsoon over Delhi is linked with the subsequent track of this low pressure area. In any case, the likely date will be after 05th July 2026.

The pre-monsoon activity over Delhi and suburbs will become the least over the weekend and reduce further during next week. The surface and low-level winds will become stronger and so, no sharp rise in temperature is expected over the next 5-6 days. Monsoon arrival, tentatively after 05th July, will relax the compounding heat over and around the national capital. The fag end of June and the start of July will have mild weather activity.

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AVM GP Sharma
President of Meteorology & Climate Change
AVM Sharma, President of Meteorology & Climate Change at Skymet Weather Services, is a retired Indian Air Force officer who previously led the Meteorological Branch at Air Headquarters in New Delhi. With over a decade of experience at Skymet, he brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the organization.
FAQ

No, the southwest monsoon has not yet reached Delhi and is now expected after July 5, 2026.

Yes, scattered rain and thunderstorms are likely over Delhi-NCR during the next 48 hours.

The monsoon progression depends on the formation and movement of a fresh low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal expected in early July.

Disclaimer: This content is based on meteorological interpretation and climatological datasets assessed by Skymet’s forecasting team. While we strive to maintain scientific accuracy, weather patterns may evolve due to dynamic atmospheric conditions. This assessment is intended for informational purposes and should not be considered an absolute or guaranteed prediction.

Skymet is India’s most accurate private weather forecasting and climate intelligence company, providing reliable weather data, monsoon updates, and agri-risk management solutions across the country.

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