The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast generally cloudy skies with multiple spells of rain across Delhi-NCR on Wednesday, 29 July, with the wet spell expected to persist well into the first week of August. The forecast follows a day of exceptional downpours that made Tuesday the rainiest day of the year so far in the national capital.

Wednesday's Rain Outlook

According to the IMD, Delhi is likely to receive very light to light rainfall at most places, with moderate rain expected at isolated locations between early morning and noon. A second spell of very light to light rain is anticipated across many parts of the city during the evening and night hours, with moderate showers possible at a few spots.

The maximum temperature is expected to settle between 31 and 33 degrees Celsius, while the minimum is likely to range between 22 and 24 degrees Celsius. Southeasterly winds at speeds of 10 to 15 kmph are forecast to prevail through the day.

Weather Systems Driving the Rain

The sustained wet spell is being driven by a combination of the monsoon trough, an upper-air cyclonic circulation over southwest Uttar Pradesh, and an active western disturbance — all of which continue to influence weather conditions across northwest India and adjoining regions. This is a classic mid-monsoon configuration that typically sustains multi-day rain episodes over the Delhi plains.

Seven-Day Forecast for Delhi

The IMD's extended outlook indicates that generally cloudy skies will persist over the national capital through the first week of August. On 30 July, the city is likely to receive light to moderate rainfall, followed by a spell of very light to light rain during the night. From 31 July to 2 August, isolated spells of very light to light rain are expected. On 3 August, a few spells of light rain are forecast for many places, particularly during the early morning to noon window.

Tuesday's Record-Breaking Downpour

The forecast comes on the heels of an exceptionally heavy monsoon day. Tuesday's deluge was recorded as the rainiest day of 2025 so far and also the coldest July day in three years, according to the IMD. Safdarjung, Delhi's base weather station, logged 57.6 mm of rainfall between 8:30 am and 5:30 pm. The highest single-station total was recorded at Pusa, which received 88.5 mm during the same period.

The downpour triggered widespread disruption across the city — flooded roads, waterlogged markets, heavy traffic congestion, fallen trees, and power outages affected normal life in several areas.

What Residents Should Expect

With intermittent rain continuing through the week, commuters and residents across Delhi-NCR should anticipate recurring waterlogging at low-lying areas and traffic delays, particularly during the morning and evening peak hours. Authorities have not yet issued any formal alert for the coming days, though the IMD forecast warrants caution given the saturation levels after Tuesday's record rain.