New Delhi, September 30, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Delhi-NCR is likely to experience predominantly dry weather from Wednesday as recent rain and thunderstorms ease, while the national capital’s air quality continues to remain in the moderate category, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
The IMD has forecast mainly clear skies over Delhi and neighbouring areas, with dry conditions expected across Delhi, Haryana and Chandigarh through the first week of October. Punjab, Rajasthan and most parts of Uttar Pradesh are also likely to remain largely dry as rainfall activity weakens over northwest India.
The shift follows showers on Tuesday that brought a noticeable chill to Delhi, briefly giving the capital a winter-like feel. However, rainfall activity is expected to subside from Wednesday, with the city likely to record a minimum temperature of around 24 degrees Celsius and a maximum of nearly 33 degrees Celsius.
The IMD has classified Delhi, Haryana and Chandigarh as dry on Wednesday, with similar conditions forecast for Punjab, Rajasthan and most parts of Uttar Pradesh.
In contrast, several other parts of the country are expected to continue receiving rain and thunderstorms. Isolated heavy rainfall is likely over parts of northeastern and southern India on Wednesday, with some areas of the southern peninsula expected to receive heavy showers.
The contrasting weather patterns are being influenced by multiple atmospheric systems currently active over the country. A depression over coastal Myanmar and the adjoining Bay of Bengal was moving rapidly north-northwestwards on Tuesday. It was expected to weaken into a well-marked low-pressure area later on September 29 and move towards southeast Bangladesh and adjoining northeastern India.
A western disturbance and associated upper-air systems are also influencing parts of north India, while another circulation and trough extend across southern India. The movement and interaction of these systems are contributing to the varied weather conditions across the country.
The IMD recorded heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places over Haryana during the 24 hours ending Tuesday morning, highlighting the intensity of the recent spell in parts of north India.
The southwest monsoon is gradually withdrawing from the country as the rainy season approaches its conclusion. With the monsoon retreating, northwest India is expected to transition towards predominantly dry weather, although rainfall is likely to continue in several other regions.
Uttarakhand may experience isolated rain and thunderstorms through October 4, while Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh could see similar conditions between October 2 and 4. Himachal Pradesh may also receive isolated showers during this period.
In central India, rain and thunderstorms are likely over parts of Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha and Chhattisgarh in the coming days.
The Northeast is expected to remain relatively wet, with rainfall forecast over Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura through October 4. Some areas may also receive heavy rainfall.
Southern India is likely to remain another major rainfall zone, with the IMD forecasting isolated heavy showers over parts of the southern peninsula during the next four to five days. Tamil Nadu, Kerala and South Interior Karnataka are among the areas likely to receive heavy rainfall.
Meanwhile, Delhi’s air quality remained in the moderate category, with monitoring stations reporting varied Air Quality Index (AQI) readings.
Jahangirpuri recorded an AQI of 153, followed by Pusa at 149, IIT Delhi at 140 and CRRI Mathura Road at 138. Wazirpur recorded 134, while Commonwealth Sports Complex, North Campus and R.K. Puram each reported an AQI of 122.
Other readings included 113 at Punjabi Bagh, 105 each at Sirifort, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Anand Vihar and Cantonment Area, 101 at IGI Airport (T3), 100 at DTU, 97 at Mandir Marg, 86 at ITO and 79 at Aya Nagar.
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