Delhi Weather Update: IMD predicts week-long rain, yellow alert issued; IGI Airport shares travel advisory

Parts of Delhi began the week under a spell of rain, as moderate to heavy showers lashed several parts of the capital on Monday, offering much-needed relief from the sweltering heat. The showers also painted a grey hue over the city’s skyline. The department also stated that Delhi, Noida, and Ghaziabad are likely to experience light to moderate rainfall throughout the week.


According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the minimum temperature recorded on Tuesday was 26 degrees Celsius. The weather is expected to remain cloudy, with chances of continued rain and thunderstorms throughout the day. The maximum temperature is likely to stay around 35 degrees Celsius.


The IMD forecast indicates that Delhi may experience light to moderate rainfall, along with thunderstorms and lightning, over the next two days. Intermittent showers are expected to persist until July 27, with the sky remaining mostly overcast for the week.

The ongoing wet spell is due to a cyclonic circulation over western Rajasthan and adjoining parts of Pakistan, coupled with an active monsoon trough stretching from Jammu to the Bay of Bengal. These conditions are helping maintain the rainy weather across Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR).

A yellow alert has been issued by the IMD for Delhi, Haryana, Chandigarh, and Punjab, warning of heavy rainfall in the coming days.

In light of the rains, Delhi airport authorities issued a passenger advisory at 10:23 AM on X (formerly Twitter), stating, “As per the Indian Meteorological Department's forecast, inclement weather conditions are expected in Delhi. However, flight operations at Delhi Airport are currently normal. Our on-ground teams are working diligently with all stakeholders to ensure your journey remains hassle-free. For the latest flight information, passengers are advised to contact their respective airlines.”


SpiceJet also alerted travelers to potential weather-related delays. “Due to bad weather (heavy rain) in Delhi (DEL), all departures/arrivals and their consequential flights may get affected. Passengers are requested to check their flight status via http://spicejet.com/#status,” the airline posted on X.