Delhi Weather to Turn Warmer and Drier

Delhi is expected to move towards warmer and drier weather conditions after an unusually cool Monday brought light rain to several parts of the national capital. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a partly cloudy sky and no rain for Delhi on Tuesday, September 29.

The maximum temperature is likely to remain between 31 and 33 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature is expected to range from 20 to 22 degrees Celsius. No weather warning has been issued for any district of Delhi for Tuesday.

From Wednesday onwards, skies are expected to become mainly clear, with temperatures gradually increasing as the capital enters a dry spell.

Monday Rain Brings Sharp Temperature Drop

Monday's rainfall resulted in a noticeable fall in temperatures across Delhi. The Safdarjung observatory, which serves as the city's primary reference station, recorded a maximum temperature of 28.7 degrees Celsius on September 28.

The reading was around six degrees below the normal level for the time of year and 1.9 degrees lower than the previous day's maximum.

Maximum temperatures across different parts of the capital remained broadly between 27 and 29 degrees Celsius, making the day considerably cooler than usual.

Safdarjung recorded a minimum temperature of 23 degrees Celsius.

Rainfall Recorded Across Several Areas

Light rainfall was recorded at multiple weather stations in Delhi during the day.

Between 8:30 am and 5:30 pm on Monday, Ridge received around 2.2 mm of rain, while Palam recorded 1 mm and Ayanagar received 0.7 mm. Safdarjung and Lodhi Road recorded trace amounts.

Although the rainfall was not particularly heavy, the combination of cloud cover and rain contributed to the sharp decline in daytime temperatures.

Dry Weather Expected From Wednesday

The short spell of cooler weather is expected to give way to warmer conditions from Wednesday.

The IMD expects Delhi and much of northwest India to become largely dry, with mainly clear skies and gradually rising temperatures. Isolated rainfall and thunderstorms could still occur over parts of Jammu and Kashmir-Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Haryana-Chandigarh-Delhi, Punjab, East Rajasthan and West Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday.

The weather pattern is expected to become more stable in the national capital after that.

For residents, this means cooler mornings may gradually give way to warmer afternoons as the week progresses.

Rainfall Continues in Parts of Southern, Eastern and Northeast India

While Delhi moves towards drier conditions, several other parts of India are expected to remain under the influence of active weather systems.

Heavy rainfall is likely at isolated locations over the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Assam and Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura, South Interior Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal.

Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds of around 40-50 kmph are also possible at isolated locations over Madhya Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal.

The uneven distribution of rainfall highlights the transition in India's weather pattern as the southwest monsoon season moves towards its withdrawal phase.

Deep Depression Over North Andaman Sea

The broader weather situation is also being influenced by a deep depression over the north Andaman Sea and adjoining Myanmar coast.

According to the IMD forecast, the system was moving north-northwestwards and was expected to cross the Myanmar coast near Kyaikto before progressing towards coastal Myanmar, adjoining parts of the Bay of Bengal and southeast Bangladesh.

The system is expected to contribute to unsettled weather across parts of eastern and northeastern regions, although its direct influence on Delhi is expected to remain limited.

Strong Winds Expected Over Bay of Bengal

Gusty winds are expected along and off the north Myanmar and Bangladesh coasts and adjoining areas of the Bay of Bengal.

Wind speeds of around 45-55 kmph, with gusts reaching up to 65 kmph, are possible in the affected areas on Tuesday.

Fishermen have been advised to avoid the specified areas along the Myanmar and Bangladesh coasts and adjoining parts of the Bay of Bengal during the warning period.

What Delhi Residents Can Expect

For Delhi residents, Tuesday is expected to mark a transition from Monday's unusually cool conditions towards more typical late-September weather.

The absence of significant rainfall should allow temperatures to recover, while partly cloudy conditions could keep the weather relatively comfortable during parts of the day.

However, the gradual rise in temperatures from Wednesday means the brief cool spell is unlikely to continue. Residents should therefore expect warmer afternoons as the dry spell develops.

Weather Outlook

Delhi's weather is expected to become progressively warmer and drier after Monday's rain-induced cool spell. With no rain forecast for Tuesday and mainly clear skies expected from Wednesday, temperatures are likely to climb gradually through the week.

Meanwhile, rainfall and thunderstorms will remain active across parts of southern, eastern and northeastern India, particularly around areas influenced by the developing weather system over the Bay of Bengal and Myanmar region.

The changing weather pattern also signals the seasonal transition following the withdrawal of the southwest monsoon from northwest India, with rainfall becoming increasingly dependent on individual weather systems rather than widespread monsoon activity.