Archive · 30 Sep 2026
North India Turns Dry While South, Northeast See Rain
The India Meteorological Department says northern India will become mostly dry starting September 30.
Delhi recently had rain and thunderstorms, but clearer skies are expected next.
Delhi’s temperatures should slowly rise over the next few days.
Much of northwest India, including Haryana, Punjab and parts of Uttar Pradesh, is also expected to stay dry.
Some Himalayan areas may still get occasional rain and thunderstorms.
The Northeast is likely to remain rainy through October 4, with heavy rain possible in some places.
Parts of southern India may also receive heavy showers.
This weather change is happening as the southwest monsoon slowly moves away from India.
The India Meteorological Department forecasts mainly dry conditions in Delhi-NCR from September 30.
Delhi’s temperatures may rise from about 24–33°C on Wednesday to 34–36°C in early October.
Dry weather is expected across Haryana, Punjab, Chandigarh and parts of Uttar Pradesh through the first week of October.
Rain and thunderstorms are forecast in northeastern states through October 4, with heavy rainfall possible in some areas.
Tamil Nadu, Kerala and South Interior Karnataka may receive isolated heavy rain over the next four to five days.
- Who
- The India Meteorological Department and people across northern, southern and northeastern India are involved.
- What
- A dry spell is forecast for northwestern India, while rain and isolated heavy showers are expected in southern and northeastern areas.
- When
- Dry conditions are expected from September 30; forecasts extend through the first week of October, with northeastern rain continuing through October 4.
- Where
- Delhi-NCR, Haryana, Punjab, Chandigarh and parts of Uttar Pradesh are expected to turn dry, while southern and northeastern India may receive rain.
- Why
- The southwest monsoon is gradually withdrawing from northwest and central India, leading to a drier pattern there.
- Dry spell begins
- September 30
- Delhi Wednesday forecast
- Around 24°C minimum and 33°C maximum
- Early October Delhi temperatures
- Daytime temperatures may reach 34–36°C
- Dry-weather areas
- Delhi-NCR, Haryana, Punjab, Chandigarh and parts of Uttar Pradesh
- Northeast outlook
- Rain through October 4, with heavy rainfall possible
- Southern rain outlook
- Tamil Nadu, Kerala and South Interior Karnataka may receive isolated heavy rain
- Monsoon status
- The southwest monsoon is gradually withdrawing from northwest and central India
