Delhi is likely to see mainly clear skies on Monday, with the maximum and minimum temperatures expected to reach around 42 and 28 degrees Celsius, respectively. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), there is a possibility of thundery development towards the afternoon and evening, the latest weather bulletin said.
Delhi recorded the maximum temperature of 41.6 degrees Celsius on Sunday, 1.6 notches above the seasonal average.
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Noida, Gurugram and Ghaziabad to see clear skies
Residents across Noida, Gurugram and Ghaziabad can expect a hot start to the week, with temperatures hovering above 40°C in many areas. Relief is likely toward June 11-13 as thunderstorms, gusty winds and light rain activity increase across the Delhi-NCR region.
Noida Weather Forecast (June 8-13)
| Date | Min Temp | Max Temp | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 8 | 24-26°C | 41-43°C | Partly cloudy, thundercloud development possible in afternoon/evening |
| June 9 | 27-29°C | 42-44°C | Mainly clear and very hot, strong daytime winds |
| June 10 | 28-30°C | 42-44°C | Partly cloudy, hot conditions continue |
| June 11 | 28-30°C | 40-42°C | Light rain possible with thunderstorms and lightning |
| June 12 | 25-27°C | 35-37°C | Noticeable temperature drop, light rain and gusty winds |
| June 13 | 25-27°C | 35-37°C | Partly cloudy with chances of thunderstorm activity later in the day |
Gurugram Weather Forecast (June 8-13)
| Date | Min Temp | Max Temp | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 8 | 24-26°C | 41-43°C | Partly cloudy with thundercloud development possible |
| June 9 | 27-29°C | 42-44°C | Clear to mainly clear sky, hot and dry |
| June 10 | 28-30°C | 42-44°C | Partly cloudy and windy |
| June 11 | 28-30°C | 40-42°C | Light rain and thunderstorms possible |
| June 12 | 25-27°C | 35-37°C | Rain, lightning and strong winds likely |
| June 13 | 25-27°C | 35-37°C | Partly cloudy with afternoon thunder activity |
Ghaziabad Weather Forecast (June 8-13)
| Date | Min Temp | Max Temp | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 8 | 24-26°C | 41-43°C | Partly cloudy with chances of thunderclouds |
| June 9 | 27-29°C | 42-44°C | Hot and mainly clear |
| June 10 | 28-30°C | 42-44°C | Partly cloudy and windy |
| June 11 | 28-30°C | 40-42°C | Light rain, thunderstorm and lightning possible |
| June 12 | 25-27°C | 35-37°C | Cooler weather with rain and gusty winds |
| June 13 | 25-27°C | 35-37°C | Partly cloudy, isolated thunder activity possible |
Delhi to see light rain on June 11
Delhi is likely to witness a mix of intense heat and pre-monsoon activity this week. The first half of the period will remain hot, with temperatures crossing 42°C, while thunderstorms, gusty winds and light rain are expected to bring relief from June 11 onward.
The IMD has also indicated another spell of rain and thunderstorm activity around June 11-12. The hottest days are expected to be June 9 and June 10, when the mercury may approach 44°C in some parts of the capital.
Rain Relief Likely After Midweek
According to IMD's latest outlook, thunderstorm activity is expected to increase around June 11 and June 12. Gusty winds of 40-60 kmph may accompany rain and lightning, providing significant relief from the prevailing heat.
- June 8-10: Hot and humid conditions, temperatures between 42°C and 44°C.
- June 11: Thunderstorms and light rain likely.
- June 12-13: Cooler weather expected, with daytime temperatures dropping to around 35-37°C.
- Strong winds: Gusts up to 60 kmph possible during thunderstorm activity.
After several days of scorching weather, Delhi residents can expect some respite in the second half of the week. Rain-bearing clouds and strong winds are likely to lower temperatures by nearly 6-8°C compared to the peak heat expected earlier in the week
When will monsoon reach Delhi?
The southwest monsoon, which arrived in Kerala three days later than its normal onset date and it raised hopes that it could reach Delhi around its usual arrival time later this month. According to the IMD's monsoon tracking map, the monsoon is expected to enter Delhi and the National Capital Region sometime between June 25 and June 30.
The same timeline is expected for surrounding areas such as Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad and other parts of northern India. Following its arrival in Delhi, the monsoon is expected to advance further northwest into parts of Haryana, Punjab, Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh, Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir.
