Monsoon Brings Welcome Rains to Delhi-NCR and Rajasthan, Advances in Uttar Pradesh

Jun, 20 2025

Monsoon Pushes North: Relief and Caution for Delhi-NCR and Rajasthan

The air in Delhi tasted sharper this week, and the oppressive heat took a back seat as the first real monsoon showers swept across the city. After weeks of punishing temperatures, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) reports a definite cool-down: Delhi’s daytime highs are hovering around 36°C, while the nighttime dip has surprised many, dropping as low as 20°C. But the real drama isn’t just in the mercury—humidity has shot up as well, making the post-rain hours feel heavy and dense at 85% humidity.

Rajasthan, the desert state known for endless stretches of scorching weather, felt genuine relief as rain clouds rolled in. Locals who had resigned themselves to relentless heat were treated to breezy afternoons and lower temperatures almost overnight. IMD data shows a sharp temperature nosedive in several areas, pulling the region out of a streak of extreme heatwaves. People stepped out after sunset when temperatures finally became bearable, even if only briefly between rain spells.

IMD Issues Alerts as Monsoon Advances in Uttar Pradesh and Beyond

Uttar Pradesh isn’t missing out. The IMD confirmed the official arrival of the southwest monsoon into the state by June 17, accelerating rain activity in the northern plains. It’s not all welcome news—IMD has flagged a serious weather advisory for the coming days, specifically highlighting Saharanpur, Meerut, Muradabad, and Rampur for possible lightning storms. The forecast calls for thunderstorms paired with strong winds clocking in at 50 to 60 km/h, making outdoor plans risky for many residents. IMD’s alerts aren’t just routine caution; there’s real danger in sudden lightning and heavy downpours, especially in rural communities.

Down south and west of these states, the monsoon is shaking things up in central Maharashtra and Gujarat, triggering a spike in rainfall that’s already affecting day-to-day life. Farmers in these regions are watching the skies optimistically, as timely rains could help set the stage for successful sowing. But with the promise of rain comes unpredictability: strong gusts and erratic cloudbursts have always been part of India’s monsoon drama, forcing people to keep one eye on the sky and the other on the IMD’s latest bulletins.

Experts tracking this monsoon season say the broader southwest monsoon pattern is arriving almost on schedule, shaping the climate not just for North India but for crops and water supply across vast parts of the country. The sudden shift from sweltering heat to stormy relief is a familiar but always dramatic start to India’s summer cycle. For the moment, residents from Rajasthan to Delhi and up through Uttar Pradesh are enjoying the transformation—though everyone knows the real monsoon story is just beginning.