Will it rain again in Delhi-NCR? IMD issues update on Tuesday's weather

Delhi-NCR is likely to get a brief break from heavy rain on Tuesday, even as showers persist across parts of north India. The IMD has also warned of gusty winds in the north and a prolonged wet spell in the south as the northeast monsoon sets in.The IMD said conditions are becoming favourable for the further withdrawal of the southwest monsoon. (Photo: PTI)New Delhi,Oct 12, 2026 19:30 ISTDelhi-NCR is likely to see a break from Monday’s heavy downpour, with partly cloudy skies and warmer temperatures forecast for Tuesday, October 13. However, unsettled weather is expected to continue across parts of northern India, while the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of an extended spell of rain over southern states as the northeast monsoon approaches.In its weather bulletin issued on October 12, the IMD forecast partly cloudy skies over Delhi on Tuesday, with maximum temperatures likely to rise to 32-34 degrees Celsius and minimum temperatures between 20 and 22 degrees Celsius.The minimum temperature is expected to remain above normal by 1.6–3 degrees Celsius at most places. The forecast comes after moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning was recorded at most places across Delhi during the 24 hours ending 8:30 am on Monday.The rainfall brought a fall in temperatures, with maximum temperatures ranging between 30 and 32 degrees Celsius.RAIN LIKELY IN PARTS OF NORTH INDIA The IMD has forecast isolated to scattered rainfall over Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and Punjab on October 13, with more widespread rain expected across these regions on October 14 and 15.Uttarakhand is likely to receive rain between October 12 and 18, while Himachal Pradesh may see showers on October 12–13 and again on October 16-17.Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh and adjoining areas are also likely to experience rain and thunderstorms on October 12–13.The weather department has warned of thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds in parts of northwest India. Winds over Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi could reach 40-50 kmph, gusting to 60 kmph, between October 13 and 15.Isolated hailstorms are also likely over Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi on October 14 and 15.NORTHEAST MONSOON TO BRING PROLONGED WET SPELLThe IMD said conditions are becoming favourable for the further withdrawal of the southwest monsoon and the simultaneous onset of northeast monsoon rains over southern India during the next two to three days.A prolonged wet spell is likely over the southern peninsula over the following five to six days. Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, coastal Andhra Pradesh and parts of Karnataka are expected to receive rainfall, with isolated heavy showers forecast across several areas between October 15 and 18.A low-pressure area is also likely to form over the southeast Bay of Bengal around October 13, potentially influencing rainfall over the region.- Ends