Monsoon Arrives In Delhi-NCR With Showers, Covers Entire India 9 Days Earlier Than Expected

Last Updated:June 29, 2025, 12:46 IST

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday confirmed that the monsoon has officially covered the entire India by June 29.

Monsoon arrives in India. (File)

The national capital of Delhi and its adjoining NCR region finally welcomed the monsoon with light showers, bringing much-needed relief from the prolonged heat and humidity. The rain-laden clouds marked the arrival of the Southwest Monsoon’s journey across the entire country, nine days earlier than the expected date of July 8.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday confirmed that the monsoon has officially covered the entire India by June 29—nine days ahead of its expected schedule of July 8.

“The monsoon has covered the entire country on June 29, 2025, against the expected date of July 8, 2025," the IMD stated.

The residents of Delhi-NCR woke up to cloudy skies and light rainfall on Sunday, offering much-needed relief from the scorching summer.

As per the IMD, the monsoon advanced into the remaining areas of Rajasthan, West Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and all of Delhi on Sunday, covering the entire India. The early arrival is expected to positively impact agriculture and water reserves in northern states.

With the onset of monsoon, the national capital is likely to receive moderate rainfall in the coming days.

IMD has issued a yellow alert with generally cloudy sky with moderate rain and thunderstorms for today. The maximum temperature is expected to settle around 35 degrees Celsius. The weather department also forecasts intermittent showers with occasional heavy spells

The monsoon first arrived in Kerala on May 24, over a week earlier than the norm. From there, it surged northward rapidly, reaching Mumbai by May 26—the city’s earliest monsoon arrival in 25 years.

However, before the onset of monsoon, many parts of the country received intense pre-monsoon showers in May, largely due to an unusual increase in western disturbances.

(With inputs from agencies)

Shobhit Gupta

Shobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben...Read More

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