NEW DELHI, India — June 16, 2026
Northwest India rain forecast remains active through June 19 as a western disturbance continues to influence weather across the region, bringing intermittent rain, strong winds and dust storms, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
A sudden change in weather swept across Delhi-NCR and several other parts of north India on Monday afternoon, delivering much-needed relief from the heat. The region saw strong dust-laden winds and brief spells of rain as the weather system moved through the area. In some pockets, wind speeds touched 92 to 93 kilometers per hour, while the Palam area of Delhi recorded gusts of 93 kilometers per hour around 2:30 p.m., the weather briefing said.
The sharp shift in conditions followed an IMD red alert issued earlier in the day. Rain also fell in the morning in parts of Delhi, and the combination of clouds, wind and showers brought the day’s maximum temperature down to 37.5 degrees Celsius. For residents across the capital region, the change offered a short but welcome break from the intense early-summer heat.
According to the IMD, the active western disturbance over northwestern India is expected to keep weather unsettled across the region for the next few days. The department said rain may continue in parts of northwest India through June 19, with scattered to light and moderate showers likely in several states. The pattern could remain inconsistent, but it should be enough to keep temperatures from climbing too sharply in the short term.
In the higher reaches of the north, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand are expected to see intermittent rain through June 19. The IMD also indicated that plains such as Delhi-NCR, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and western Uttar Pradesh may receive scattered rainfall during the same period. While the rain may not be widespread every day, the atmospheric conditions are expected to stay favorable for brief spells of showers and gusty winds.
At the same time, temperatures are expected to begin rising again gradually. Meteorologists said daytime temperatures across Delhi, Punjab and Haryana could increase by 4 to 6 degrees Celsius by June 17 as the immediate impact of the system eases. In Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, temperatures are likely to remain steady through June 17, while the rest of the country may see little major change in maximum temperatures through June 19.
The weather update comes at a time when seasonal patterns have already shown unusual swings in several parts of the country. For Delhi and the larger northwestern belt, the next few days are likely to bring a mix of relief and discomfort — with rain and wind cooling the air temporarily, followed by a gradual return of warmer conditions.
In a separate weather-related development, Mumbai and parts of Maharashtra are also facing a notable break in the usual monsoon pattern. By mid-June, the city had still not received the kind of monsoon rainfall typically expected at this time of year, breaking a long-standing trend that many residents watch closely each season.
The delay has added to concerns over water availability in Mumbai. Reservoir levels that supply the city have dropped to below 10 percent capacity, according to a civic official quoted in the report. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has already implemented a 10 percent water cut as storage remains under pressure.
Taken together, the weather conditions across northwestern India and the delayed monsoon progress in western India point to a season that is moving unevenly. For now, Delhi-NCR and much of northwest India will remain under the influence of unstable weather, with scattered rain, dust storms and changing temperatures expected to shape the week ahead.
