Delhi heat persists with no rain till Sep 25; Bay of Bengal storm to lash Andhra, Odisha
Synopsis
Delhi is baking with no rain in sight until at least 25 September, while a Bay of Bengal Deep Depression is about to make landfall between Visakhapatnam and Gopalpur — triggering extremely heavy rainfall warnings across Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Telangana. Two very different monsoon stories are unfolding simultaneously across the country.
Key Takeaways
Delhi-NCR recorded hot and humid conditions on 23 September with maximum temperature near 34°C and no IMD rain forecast until at least 24 September .
A Deep Depression over the Bay of Bengal is set to cross the coast between Visakhapatnam and Gopalpur by the night of 23 September .
The IMD has warned of extremely heavy rainfall in Coastal Andhra Pradesh on 23 September , with very heavy rain continuing on 24 September .
Telangana faces extremely heavy rainfall on 23 and 24 September , extending to 25 and 26 September .
Odisha , West Bengal , Bihar , Chhattisgarh , Vidarbha and Jharkhand are also expected to see heavy to very heavy rainfall.
Delhi's AQI remained moderate , with Chandni Chowk (224) and CRRI Mathura Road (219) among the highest readings.
Delhi-NCR continued to reel under hot and humid conditions on Wednesday, 23 September, with clear skies and no prospect of rainfall relief over the next two days. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has not issued any rainfall forecast for the national capital on 23 or 24 September, leaving residents to contend with temperatures hovering around 34 degrees Celsius in the afternoon.
Delhi Weather Outlook
The day's weather closely mirrored conditions on 22 September — bright sunshine with no cloud cover. The maximum temperature is expected to settle near 34°C, while the minimum is forecast around 24°C. Strong winds during morning hours may offer brief, temporary relief, but will not bring any cooling rain.
The weather may turn partly cloudy as early as 25 September, though the IMD has stopped short of forecasting any significant rainfall for the national capital in the near term. Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi have all been left out of any weather warning in the IMD's current seven-day outlook covering 23 to 25 September.
Bay of Bengal Deep Depression: Who Is at Risk
While Delhi remains dry, a Deep Depression over the Bay of Bengal is tracking toward the coast, set to cross between Visakhapatnam and Gopalpur by the night of 23 September. The system is driving intense rainfall activity across eastern, central and southern India.
Coastal Andhra Pradesh faces the most direct impact, with the IMD warning of extremely heavy rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and strong surface winds on 23 September. Very heavy rain is likely to continue on 24 September, easing to heavy rain by 25 September.
Odisha is also on alert, with heavy to very heavy rainfall forecast and isolated extremely heavy showers expected on 23 and 24 September.
Alerts Across Telangana, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal and Bihar
Telangana is under close watch, with extremely heavy rainfall forecast on 23 and 24 September, with thunderstorms and strong winds expected. Very heavy rain may persist into 25 and 26 September.
Chhattisgarh could receive heavy to very heavy rainfall, with isolated extremely heavy showers around 23 and 24 September as the system moves inland. West Bengal faces widespread rain and thunderstorms, with heavy rainfall over Gangetic West Bengal on 23 September and the possibility of very heavy rain on 24 September.
Bihar is also likely to see heightened rainfall activity, with heavy rain expected around 23 September and the possibility of further intensification over subsequent days. Increased rainfall is also forecast over Vidarbha and Jharkhand.
Delhi AQI Remains in Moderate Category
Delhi's air quality stayed in the moderate category on Wednesday, with several monitoring stations recording elevated but not hazardous levels. Among the higher readings: Chandni Chowk (224), CRRI Mathura Road (219), and Wazirpur (209). Other stations including Nehru Nagar (192), Dwarka Sector-8 (173), Anand Vihar (168), Jahangirpuri (164), Narela (162), North Campus, Delhi University (160), Commonwealth Sports Complex (150), Pusa (149), IGI Airport T3 (140) and Burari Crossing (135) remained within the moderate band.
The absence of rain is a key factor sustaining moderate AQI levels, as dry conditions limit the natural flushing of pollutants. Any rainfall forecast for late September could bring a temporary improvement. How the Bay of Bengal system evolves over the next 48 hours will determine whether any moisture eventually reaches the Indo-Gangetic Plain.
Point of View
Where one part of the country bakes while another braces for flood-level warnings. The Bay of Bengal Deep Depression is a reminder that India's monsoon withdrawal season is rarely orderly; Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, which have endured multiple extreme-rain events in recent years, now face another high-impact system with little buffer. Meanwhile, Delhi's moderate AQI readings, while not alarming, are a seasonal forewarning: as the monsoon withdraws and winds shift, the capital's air quality deteriorates sharply. The story here is not just the weather — it is the growing divergence in how climate stress is distributed across India's regions.
NationPress
23 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Will it rain in Delhi on 23 or 24 September 2026?
No, the IMD has not forecast rain for Delhi on 23 or 24 September 2026. Skies are expected to remain clear, with maximum temperatures around 34°C. Partly cloudy conditions may develop on 25 September, but no significant rainfall is anticipated in the immediate term.
Where will the Bay of Bengal Deep Depression make landfall?
The Deep Depression is expected to cross the coast between Visakhapatnam and Gopalpur by the night of 23 September 2026. It is driving extremely heavy rainfall warnings across Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Telangana.
Which states face the most severe rainfall warnings from the IMD?
Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Telangana are under the most acute risk, with the IMD forecasting extremely heavy rainfall on 23 and 24 September. Odisha, West Bengal, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Vidarbha and Jharkhand are also expected to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall over the same period.
What is Delhi's AQI level on 23 September?
Delhi's air quality index (AQI) remained in the moderate category on 23 September 2026. Chandni Chowk recorded the highest reading at 224, followed by CRRI Mathura Road at 219 and Wazirpur at 209. The absence of rainfall is a key factor sustaining these elevated readings.
Why is the rest of India getting rain while Delhi stays dry?
Delhi's dry spell is due to the absence of any active weather system over northwest India, while a Deep Depression over the Bay of Bengal is channelling heavy moisture toward the east and south. IMD's current seven-day outlook places Delhi, Haryana and Chandigarh outside any rainfall warning zone.
