Monsoon Update: Will It Rain Next Week? IMD Predicts Active Monsoon Across India; Delhi to See 4-Day Wet Spell

After several weeks of patchy rainfall, sticky weather and rising concern among farmers, India’s southwest monsoon is expected to regain strength in the coming days. Weather conditions are becoming favourable for a fresh spell of widespread rain, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) indicating that rainfall activity is likely to increase gradually from Sunday and expand across several parts of the country next week.

Will It Rain Next Week? IMD Sees Monsoon Revival Across Large Parts of India

The expected revival comes at a crucial time. July is the most important month for kharif cultivation, and the recent weak rainfall has slowed field activity in many regions. A well-distributed spell of rain could improve soil moisture, support crop growth and offer relief from persistent heat across the plains.

Monsoon Likely to Hold Back With Fresh Bay of Bengal Weather System

Meteorologists are closely tracking a developing low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal, which is expected to become the main driver of the next active monsoon phase.

Such systems play a key role in strengthening the southwest monsoon by pulling moisture inland. As the weather system moves westward, it is expected to carry rain-bearing winds into eastern, central and northern parts of the country, increasing rainfall over a wider area during the week.

At the same time, the monsoon trough is likely to shift into a more favourable position. This seasonal weather feature largely decides where the heaviest rainfall occurs, and its expected movement could help spread rain beyond the Himalayan foothills into many rain-deficit regions.

Why Has India Seen Less Rain in July?

The subdued monsoon during much of July has been linked to the absence of strong weather systems over the Bay of Bengal. With fewer low-pressure systems developing, moisture transport weakened, resulting in long dry spells across central and peninsular India.

Although humidity remained high in many cities, cloud formation was limited, leaving residents to deal with uncomfortable heat without significant rainfall. During this period, rainfall remained concentrated mainly over parts of the Himalayan region, while large agricultural belts received much less rain than usual.

According to available rainfall data, India has received significantly below-normal rainfall so far this month, making the coming spell especially important for narrowing the seasonal deficit.

Monsoon Latest Updates: Which States Are Likely to Receive Rain Next Week?

Rainfall is expected to become more widespread across several regions beginning Sunday before intensifying further during the week.

States in Northeast India are likely to witness increased rainfall first, followed by Odisha, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana and Delhi-NCR. Several parts of central and northwestern India are also expected to receive moderate to heavy showers as the weather system moves inland.

The Himalayan states, including Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and parts of Jammu and Kashmir, may receive particularly intense rainfall. Authorities and residents in these areas are likely to remain on alert because prolonged heavy rain can increase the risk of flash floods, landslides and road blockages.

Delhi Weather Update: When Will It Rain in Delhi-NCR?

Delhi is expected to see a fresh phase of monsoon activity over the next four days, ending the recent dry spell and providing respite from uncomfortable heat and humidity, as per the latest IMD forecast.

Cloud cover and regular rainfall are expected to reduce daytime temperatures while improving air quality by settling dust and suspended particles. However, heavy showers during peak traffic hours may lead to waterlogging, traffic congestion and delays in daily commuting across several parts of the city.

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