Delhi Monsoon Arrival Delayed, Pre-Monsoon Showers Expected: IMD

✍️ Asianet Newsable 🗓 28 Jun 2026, 02:31 AM 👁 4

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has adjusted the expected arrival date for the southwest monsoon in Delhi-NCR. Residents can anticipate pre-monsoon showers and thunderstorms, offering some respite from the current heat.

Residents of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) will likely experience a delay in the arrival of the southwest monsoon. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has revised its forecast for the monsoon's onset in the region.

While the monsoon's full arrival has been pushed back, the IMD has indicated that pre-monsoon activities are expected soon. These include showers and thunderstorms that could bring cooler conditions.

These impending pre-monsoon events are anticipated to offer some relief to the public from the prevailing hot weather conditions across Delhi-NCR.