Delhi-NCR light rain on June 15 brings relief; IMD forecasts thunderstorms
Synopsis
Delhi-NCR woke to light rain on 15 June, but the IMD warns the day is far from over — thunderstorms, lightning, and 40–50 kmph gusts are on the way. With humidity locked at 65% and temperatures near 39°C, residents face a muggy, unsettled Monday before conditions gradually ease from Tuesday.
Key Takeaways
Light rain swept Delhi-NCR on the morning of 15 June , including areas near Indira Gandhi International Airport .
The IMD has forecast thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds of 40–50 kmph at isolated places through the day.
Monday's maximum temperature is expected near 39°C , with humidity around 65 per cent .
On Sunday , the Ridge area recorded the highest temperature at 39.1°C — 1.2 degrees above seasonal average; Ayanagar was coolest at 38.4°C , 3.1 degrees below normal .
Conditions are expected to improve from 16 June , though temperatures may inch up to 40°C with intermittent cloud cover.
Light rain showers swept across Delhi-NCR on the morning of Monday, 15 June, offering residents a brief but welcome respite from the region's persistent humidity. Showers were reported in several localities, including areas around Indira Gandhi International Airport, marking a refreshing start to the week.
IMD Forecast for the Day
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast continued rainfall activity through the day, with thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds expected during the afternoon and evening hours. Surface wind speeds are likely to reach 40–50 kmph at isolated locations across the region.
The maximum temperature on Monday is expected to hover around 39 degrees Celsius, while the minimum is forecast near 26 degrees Celsius. Humidity is projected to remain around 65 per cent, meaning muggy conditions are likely to persist despite the rainfall.
Sunday Temperature Data Across Delhi
Weather data from Sunday, 14 June showed maximum temperatures at major monitoring stations ranging between 38.4°C and 39.1°C. The Ridge area recorded the highest at 39.1°C, which was 1.2 degrees above the seasonal average. Lodi Road and Palam logged 38.7°C and 38.6°C respectively, while Ayanagar was the coolest station at 38.4°C — approximately 3.1 degrees below normal.
The national capital's overall maximum temperature on Sunday stood at 38.5°C, which was 1.4 degrees below the seasonal average, according to the IMD.
Outlook from June 16 Onwards
The weather department has indicated that conditions are likely to improve further from Tuesday, 16 June. A partly cloudy sky is expected, with the possibility of thunderstorms and lightning at isolated places. Temperatures may edge up to around 40 degrees Celsius, though intermittent cloud cover and rain activity are forecast to prevent any sharp spike in heat levels.
This comes amid the broader pre-monsoon weather pattern that typically brings spells of thunder and gusty winds to north India through June before the southwest monsoon's formal arrival. With the IMD tracking active western disturbance influence over the region, residents can expect alternating humid and showery conditions in the days ahead.
Point of View
Yet it tends to get buried under the 'pleasant morning' framing. Notably, Ayanagar's reading being 3.1 degrees below normal while Ridge sits 1.2 degrees above normal in the same city on the same day underscores how fragmented Delhi's urban heat island effect has become. The real weather story this week is whether the southwest monsoon's advance timeline holds — the IMD's June 16 improvement forecast will be the first signal.
NationPress
30 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the weather forecast for Delhi-NCR on 15 June?
The IMD has forecast light to very light rain with thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds of 40–50 kmph at isolated places during the afternoon and evening of 15 June. The maximum temperature is expected near 39°C and the minimum near 26°C, with humidity around 65 per cent.
Which area in Delhi recorded the highest temperature on Sunday, 14 June?
The Ridge area recorded the highest maximum temperature on Sunday at 39.1°C, which was 1.2 degrees above the seasonal average. Ayanagar was the coolest at 38.4°C, about 3.1 degrees below normal.
When will Delhi's weather improve this week?
The IMD has indicated that conditions are likely to improve from Tuesday, 16 June, with a partly cloudy sky expected. Temperatures may rise slightly to around 40°C, but intermittent rain activity should prevent a sharp increase in heat.
Why is humidity still high despite the rain in Delhi?
Humidity is forecast to remain around 65 per cent because the rainfall is light and sporadic, insufficient to flush out the moisture-laden air that has built up over the region. This creates muggy conditions even when temperatures are marginally lower than seasonal averages.
What wind speeds are expected in Delhi today?
The IMD has forecast strong surface winds reaching 40–50 kmph at isolated places across Delhi-NCR during the afternoon and evening of 15 June, accompanying the expected thunderstorms and lightning.
