End Of Prolonged Dry Spell Of Delhi: Rains Likely Tomorrow
Key Takeaways
- Delhi is ending one of its longest dry spells in recent years.
- Rainfall is expected to begin during the early hours of Friday.
- Intermittent rain and thundershowers may turn intense at times on Friday.
- Another wet spell is expected only after Republic Day.
Delhi has witnessed possibly one of the longest dry spells in the recent past. The base station at Safdarjung last recorded measurable rainfall on 8 October 2025. A three-day spell around that time followed the withdrawal of the southwest monsoon. In between, the observatory registered a trace of rainfall on 9 January 2026 and remained completely dry thereafter. Decent rainfall is likely to commence during the wee hours of tomorrow.
An active western disturbance has already arrived over north Pakistan and Jammu & Kashmir. Cloudy skies prevail across most parts of the region and have reached the foothills of Punjab as well. It is accompanied by an induced cyclonic circulation over parts of central Pakistan and west Rajasthan. An upper-air trough is ideally positioned in the rear of the system to support and strengthen the activity. Both systems will move eastward and work in tandem to bring typical winter weather across the mountains and plains.
Delhi lies on the fringes and is therefore less susceptible to heavy weather. Yet, the jinx of dry weather will soon end. The capital will witness a notable shift in weather conditions. Parameters such as wind, humidity, temperature, cloud cover, and rainfall will change favourably for a decent spell of wet weather, commencing today itself.
Temperatures will rise tomorrow morning and may enter the double-digit mark for only the second time this month so far. Winds will turn easterly, slightly warmer and more humid compared to the past few days. Cloud clusters will envelop the otherwise clear sky, followed by rainfall as the most visible manifestation. Precipitation will begin on a mild note during the very early hours of tomorrow morning. Thereafter, intermittent rain is likely through the day. At times, rain and thundershowers could turn sharp and intense during the forenoon and afternoon hours.
The intensity of weather activity will reduce toward midnight. No rainfall is expected on Saturday, 24 January. However, a thin layer of high and medium clouds, remnants of the weather system, will persist through the day, limiting sunshine. The next spell of rain is expected only after Republic Day.
