Delhi is expected to see another spell of rain on Sunday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting light to moderate showers accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning in parts of the capital. A yellow alert remains in place for the third consecutive day. The maximum temperature is likely to touch 33°C, while the minimum temperature is expected to remain around 24.6°C.
Delhi Rain Forecast: What Did IMD Predict?
Weather conditions over Delhi-NCR are expected to remain active through Sunday afternoon. Weather observer Navdeep Dahiya said thunderstorm activity over the region and rain bands moving in from western Uttar Pradesh could trigger one or two spells of moderate to heavy rainfall between 9 am and 3 pm. Delhi has been receiving frequent showers since September 4, with several parts of the city recording substantial rainfall.
Delhi Crosses Annual Rainfall Average
Delhi has already surpassed its annual average rainfall of 774.4 mm, despite several months still remaining in the year. The capital’s cumulative rainfall reached 780 mm by 5:30 pm on Friday, marking around 10% excess rainfall during the monsoon season. The situation is notably different in neighbouring states. Haryana, Rajasthan and Punjab have recorded rainfall deficits of 21%, 26% and 37%, respectively.
How Much Rain Did Delhi Receive?
According to IMD data for the 24-hour period ending at 8:30 am on Sunday, Safdarjung recorded 29.8 mm of rainfall. Other stations reported:
•   Chhatarpur: 50 mmÂ
•   Palam: 35.6 mmÂ
•   Lodhi Road: 30.8 mmÂ
•   Narayana: 24.5 mmÂ
•   Ridge: 24.2 mmÂ
•   Ayanagar: 19 mmÂ
•   Pusa: 16 mmÂ
•   Pragati Maidan: 15.6 mmÂ
•   Janakpuri: 12.5 mmÂ
•   Pitampura: 10 mmÂ
•   Mayur Vihar: 9.5 mmÂ
•   Jafarpur: 3.5 mm
Delhi AQI Today
Despite the rainfall, Delhi’s air quality remained in the satisfactory category. The CPCB recorded the city’s average AQI at 59 on Sunday.
Delhi Weather Next Week: Will It Rain?
The weather outlook is expected to change from Monday. The IMD has not forecast rainfall in Delhi from Monday through Saturday, with mostly dry conditions likely across the capital during the week.
