Key points
- Delhi-NCR woke to a light drizzle and cloudy skies, easing heat and humidity; IMD indicates active monsoon conditions with on-and-off showers for several days.
- Heavy rain alerts are in place today across parts of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, and Rajasthan as the monsoon trough remains active over northwest and central India.
- Hill states face heightened landslide risk amid continued rainfall; authorities urge caution on vulnerable routes and slopes.
- Intermittent rain is expected in Delhi through the first week of September, keeping daytime temperatures a few degrees below normal and nights humid.
New Delhi: A light pre-dawn drizzle and a generally cloudy sky ushered in a fresher Thursday across Delhi-NCR, dropping daytime temperatures and offering respite from sultry conditions. IMD’s city bulletin flags active monsoon conditions for the next 4–5 days, with very light to light rain or thundershowers at times and maximums running 3–7°C below normal. With the monsoon trough positioned south of its normal track and embedded circulations nearby, intermittent showers are poised to continue into early September, keeping the city cool by day but muggy at night.
Northwest India alerts: UP, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan
The broader northwest belt remains under rain watch as successive monsoon drivers maintain moisture influx and instability. IMD communications and regional advisories point to heavy rain episodes today across parts of UP, Haryana, Punjab, and Rajasthan, with intensity tapering later in the week for some pockets. Commuters and intercity travelers should anticipate localized waterlogging, slower traffic, and temporary flight or train schedule adjustments during peak shower windows.
Thunder, lightning: UP and Bihar
Weather is “active” across sections of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, with light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning likely through the day. Brief, intense bursts can reduce visibility and lead to slick roads; isolated power disruptions or treefall are also possible in storm cells. Residents are advised to avoid exposed areas during lightning, secure loose outdoor items, and allow extra commute time during downpours.
Hilly states: Landslide risk elevated
Persistent rains over the Himalayan foothills and mid-slopes have kept landslide susceptibility elevated, particularly where antecedent soil moisture is high. Authorities urge caution near hill roads, gorges, and known slide-prone zones, with advisories stressing restraint on non-essential travel during intense spells. Travelers should monitor district-level alerts, heed barricading, and avoid riverbanks and unstable cuttings until conditions stabilize.
Uttarakhand: Heavy rain pockets, school curbs
Select districts in Uttarakhand are under heavy to very heavy rain watch as embedded disturbances align with the monsoon trough. Orange-level conditions may be invoked locally to account for short-duration high-intensity showers, with precautionary school closures possible at the district level to reduce travel exposure. Route planning around vulnerable corridors—especially those with ongoing slope work—remains essential amid shifting cell tracks.
Eastern, central, southern, and northeast outlook
Beyond the northwest, intermittent heavy rain alerts have been issued at times for parts of Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, and West Bengal as low-pressure systems from the Bay of Bengal track inland. Coastal and peninsular states Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka can also expect bursts of heavy rain, especially along the coast and windward ghats. Northeast states may see light to heavy showers with lightning in places; localized flooding in low-lying pockets cannot be ruled out during stronger cells.
What to expect next (Delhi focus)
- Showers on-and-off through the week, with temperatures modest by day and humid at night; cloudy skies dominate.
- Short, sharp spells could trigger waterlogging in usual hotspots; keep an umbrella and buffer time for commutes.
- Early September is likely to begin with intermittent rain as the monsoon trough and periodic circulations stay influential near the region.
