Delhi-NCR is likely to see widespread rainfall on Friday as an active monsoon system continues to influence the region ahead of Independence Day. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast intermittent to heavy showers, along with thunderstorms and gusty winds, over the coming days.
Widespread Rainfall Forecast for Delhi, Haryana, and Punjab
Rainfall is expected to be widespread across Delhi, Haryana, and Punjab on August 14, according to the IMD. Wet conditions are likely to persist in these regions until at least August 19.
The trough currently stretches from Rajasthan through Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, and its movement is expected to bring repeated spells of rain to Delhi-NCR. This could further strengthen rainfall activity over northern India. The skies are likely to be partly cloudy to overcast, with light rain or brief showers possible in some parts of the capital. However, forecasters do not expect the weather to cause any major disruption to the official celebrations.
A low-pressure system near the West Bengal-Bangladesh coast is also expected to influence weather patterns across the Gangetic plains over the next 24 to 36 hours. Weather conditions are expected to remain cloudy on August 15, including during the Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort. Officials noted that similar conditions were recorded around Independence Day last year, when Delhi received heavy rain on August 14 before the weather improved the following morning.
Meteorologists said an active monsoon trough passing close to the National Capital Region is behind the persistent rainfall. Despite the expected rainfall, Delhi’s overall air quality remained in the “poor” category, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 264.
