Delhi-NCR is likely to receive moderate to heavy rainfall this afternoon. Thunderstorms have already started forming over parts of the region.
Weather activity is expected to grow stronger as the day continues. Short but intense bursts of rain remain possible.
The main rainfall window is forecast between 1 pm and 4 pm. During this period, scattered moderate to heavy showers could affect Delhi, Noida, and Ghaziabad.
Rain may also reach parts of Gurugram between 2 pm and 6 pm. Coverage, however, is likely to stay uneven.
Conditions across the National Capital Region will remain highly localised. Not every area will receive rain. Forecasts suggest that around 40 to 60 percent of the NCR could see showers during the active period.
Wherever thunderstorms develop, the rainfall can turn intense. Individual spells may last 30 to 60 minutes. These bursts can overwhelm drainage systems and cause temporary waterlogging, especially in low-lying zones.
Sudden changes in road conditions are also possible. Reduced visibility and water accumulation may appear on major routes. Therefore, afternoon commuters could face delays in areas that receive the heaviest rain.
Atmospheric instability and available moisture are driving the thunderstorms. These conditions often produce highly localised rainfall. One part of the NCR may experience a heavy downpour while a nearby area stays relatively dry.
The risk of significant rainfall is expected to drop sharply after 6 or 7 pm. An isolated shower cannot be ruled out completely. Widespread or intense rain, however, remains unlikely in the late evening.
Delhi recorded a humid morning on Monday. The minimum temperature settled at 27.6 degrees Celsius. Safdarjung, Palam, Ayanagar, and Lodhi Road stations all reported the same minimum. The Ridge area stayed cooler at 24.5 degrees Celsius.
No rainfall was recorded at the five main stations between 8:30 am and 5:30 pm on Sunday, according to the India Meteorological Department.
Air quality in the national capital remained in the satisfactory category. The average Air Quality Index stood at 88, based on Central Pollution Control Board data.
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