Delhi Welcomes Monsoon Season As IMD Confirms Onset
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), this is the first time since 2021 that the monsoon has entered Delhi in the month of July.
New Delhi: The wait for Delhiites is finally over. After a scorching heat and dry June, the southwest monsoon has officially arrived in the national capital on Thursday. The monsoon has reached Delhi five days late from its normal arrival date, i.e. June 27. With its arrival, widespread rain has started in many parts of the capital. This has made the weather pleasant for the time being.
What did the IMD say?
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), this is the first time since 2021 that the monsoon has entered Delhi in the month of July.
The Thursday morning saw rains lash parts of the national capital, Noida and Ghaziabad, later culminating into the declaration of the monsoon's arrival.
VIDEO | Rain lashes parts of Delhi. Visuals from Pandit Pant Marg.#DelhiRains #Monsoon #WeatherUpdate
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 2, 2026
(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) pic.twitter.com/nBKeggeekQ
The monsoon has arrived over Delhi today (2 July 2026), compared with its onset date of 27th June: IMD pic.twitter.com/Bngme9EYfq
— ANI (@ANI) July 2, 2026
Did IMD issue alert?
The India Meteorological Department has issued an immediate alert for Delhi-NCR. Heavy rain is expected in Delhi, accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning. Strong winds with speeds of up to 30 to 40 kmph are also expected during this period.
According to meteorologists, the monsoon clouds are not scattered, but rather appear to be clustered together in a long line. This is a clear indication of the beginning of an active monsoon circulation. These massive clouds are carrying large amounts of moisture. They are capable of producing heavy rainfall across several states simultaneously.
Did monsoon gain momentum in North India?
After one of the country's driest Junes, the monsoon has made a strong comeback in North India. This increased monsoon activity has already led to widespread rainfall in several states, including Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Maharashtra. According to the India Meteorological Department, the southwest monsoon had advanced into most parts of western Uttar Pradesh and some areas of eastern Haryana on July 1, following widespread rain and thunderstorms.
Thereafter, the monsoon moved rapidly northwards within the next 24 hours, resulting in monsoon winds and rain accompanied by initial thunderstorms over Delhi-NCR, Chandigarh and many other parts of Haryana and Punjab between Wednesday night and Thursday afternoon.
