The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that September could bring even more record-breaking rainfall this monsoon season. According to IMD data, India has already received 743.1 mm of rainfall between June 1 and August 31, crossing the seasonal average.
Rain Batters Delhi-NCR, Life Disrupted
Heavy rain in Delhi and NCR has brought temperatures down but left normal life disrupted. August turned out to be the wettest in 15 years, even surpassing last year’s figures. The weather department has predicted an active monsoon with heavy showers continuing across Delhi and nearby regions for the next five days.
Yellow Alert for Delhi and Neighbouring States
On Monday afternoon, heavy showers lashed parts of the national capital, with IMD issuing a yellow alert for moderate to heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms. Delhi’s minimum temperature dropped to 23.7°C, nearly 3°C below normal, while the maximum is expected to hover around 30°C. Humidity levels touched 90% in the morning.
Not just Delhi, but neighbouring states like Punjab and Haryana are also reeling under heavy rain. IMD says cloudy skies, light to moderate showers, and even heavy downpours at night and early mornings are expected to continue.
Wettest August in 15 Years
As per IMD records, Delhi received 399.8 mm of rainfall in August, the highest in 15 years. The last time Delhi saw more was in 2010 with 455.8 mm. This year’s August showers even surpassed 2024’s 390.3 mm.
For comparison:
- August 2023: 91.8 mm
- August 2022: 41.6 mm
- August 2021: 237 mm
This year, Delhi has already crossed 750 mm of rainfall since June, which is higher than its seasonal average of 774.4 mm – and the season isn’t over yet!
September Could Be Wetter Than Normal
IMD predicts that September rainfall may touch 109% of the long-term average of 167.9 mm. That means more downpours ahead, with possible risks of landslides and flash floods in Uttarakhand and disruptions in parts of Haryana, Delhi, and northern Rajasthan.
Between June and August:
- June saw 180 mm rainfall (9% above normal)
- July saw 294.1 mm (5% above normal, with Central India getting 22% more rain)
- August saw 268.1 mm (5.2% above normal)
Other Parts of India Also on High Alert
The rain fury is not limited to Delhi. IMD forecasts:
- September 1: Very heavy rain in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and western UP
- September 3–6: Heavy to very heavy rainfall in Konkan, Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, Gujarat, and coastal Karnataka
- September 4–5: Extremely heavy rainfall likely in parts of Gujarat
Clearly, the monsoon is not ready to leave just yet — and Delhi-NCR, along with several states, should brace for many more wet days ahead.
