Overview
- The India Meteorological Department on June 22 forecast very light to light rain, isolated thunderstorms, gusty winds and cloudy skies for Delhi and the National Capital Region through June 25.
- Daytime highs are expected near 37–38°C with overnight lows around 26–27°C, and Safdarjung recorded a minimum of 27.3°C while Palam and Ridge were cooler.
- Delhi's air quality remains in the 'poor' category with an average AQI of about 206, so short showers may not fully clear pollution and health risks persist.
- IMD data show a large early‑June shortfall in rainfall — India had a 41.1% deficit between June 1 and June 19 and Delhi received just 22.7 mm between June 1 and June 20 — prompting forecasters to warn the southwest monsoon may be pushed into early July.
- Meteorologists say these brief rain spells are driven by western disturbances, not the advancing monsoon, so residents should expect temporary relief rather than the steady rains that come with monsoon onset.