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Delhi is likely to witness another hot and humid day on Friday, July 17, with only limited chances of rain, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The maximum temperature is expected to remain between 38 and 40 degrees Celsius. Although the sky may remain partly cloudy, widespread rainfall is not likely. The IMD has predicted isolated thunderstorms with lightning later in the afternoon or evening.
Delhi Weather Alert on 17 July
The weather department said strong surface winds of 20-30 kmph may blow during the day. However, any rainfall that occurs is expected to be confined to a few areas, offering little relief from the ongoing heat and humidity.
The forecast comes after Delhi recorded its hottest July day in nearly two years on Thursday. Safdarjung, the city's main weather station, recorded a maximum temperature of 39.2 degrees Celsius, which was four degrees above normal. It was the highest July temperature recorded since July 30, 2024. The minimum temperature also stayed unusually high at 30.2 degrees Celsius, making it one of the warmest July nights in recent years. Other weather stations, including Palam, Lodhi Road, Ridge, and Ayanagar, also reported temperatures close to 39 degrees Celsius.
Weather experts said cloudy skies are forming over Delhi, but they are not producing enough rainfall. According to Skymet Weather, moist winds from the Arabian Sea are reaching Delhi, but much of their moisture is lost over Gujarat before arriving in the capital. Since there is no weather system to trigger rain, only clouds are forming without significant showers.
Delhi to Experience Hot & Humid Weather Until 19 July
The IMD said similar weather is likely to continue until July 19, with hot and humid conditions persisting. From July 20 onwards, rainfall is expected to become more widespread across Delhi and nearby areas, bringing cooler temperatures and relief from the heat.
Meanwhile, Delhi's air quality remained in the "moderate" category on Thursday, with the 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 176, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).