Delhi Weather Forecast Snapshot

By: Skymet team | Edited By:
Aug 8, 2025, 3:24 PM
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Delhi Rains Update: No Showers for Fifth Straight Day, Heat Builds Up

Delhi has gone without rain for the fifth consecutive day, with none of the city’s observatories recording any showers in the past 24 hours. The prolonged dry spell has pushed up day temperatures — Safdarjung, Palam, and Lodhi Road all crossed 35°C after a gap of 10 days. Safdarjung logged 35.8°C, the highest for the first week of August and nearly 2°C above normal.

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FORECAST FOR DAYS AHEAD:

  • Mercury to stay above 35°C till August 10, slight drop expected over the weekend
  • Mostly dry weather with only stray showers in some NCR pockets
  • Monsoon revival likely in the second half of August, post 15th–16th, with decent showers

Rainfall Update:

  • Last 5 days: No rain recorded at Safdarjung, Palam, or Lodhi Road
  • Monsoon trough currently lies north of Delhi, near the Himalayan foothills
  • No significant system supporting rain activity at present

Temperature Forecast:

  • Daytime highs: 35–36°C till August 10
  • Warm and humid conditions to persist
  • No heatwave concerns, but discomfort levels high
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What’s Brewing?

  • Circulation likely to form over southwest Uttar Pradesh in lower levels, pulling monsoon trough closer to Delhi for 3 days
  • Pattern may trigger stray showers, but no widespread rain
  • Low pressure expected over the Bay of Bengal around August 13 to revive monsoon nationally and in Delhi after mid-month

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Disclaimer: This analysis is based on Skymet’s proprietary weather database, internal forecast models, station observations, climatological datasets, and expert meteorological interpretation by the Skymet Weather team. While every effort is made to ensure scientific accuracy, weather conditions are dynamic and may evolve over time. This assessment is intended for informational purposes and should not be considered an absolute or guaranteed prediction.

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