New Delhi Braces for Heavy Rain and Sticky Heat: What to Expect in July 2025
As New Delhi rises on July 28, 2025, the capital readies itself for a wet and muggy day, with weather experts warning for moderate to heavy rain and temperatures potentially hitting 36.7° C. As if this weather weren’t bad enough, the expected 58% humidity will only add to the discomfort, making daily commute a sweaty challenge and dampening plans for outdoor activities. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) indicates a 89% rain probability, raising fears of waterlogging and traffic jams in New Delhi. Given the fact that it is monsoon season, Delhi’s infrastructure may need to flex its muscles over the next few days. Slippery or watery roads, floods, and increased humidity are just a few of the hazards of monsoon season, so here is all there is to know about New Delhi’s forecast this week and how it may or may not affect life duties.
Today’s Forecast: A Wet and Sticky Start
New Delhi is forecast for a warm and stormy day on Monday, July 28, 2025. Temperatures will move from 27.6oC in the morning to a high of 36.7oC in the afternoon. The IMD also predicts moderate rain with particularly important rainfall in the second half of the day, where this site states it’s expected to rain and will be mostly cloudy throughout the day with rainfall occurring in later buying. It also states wind may get to 22.7km/h, which given humidity of 58% would make this warm/hot day even worse in comfort level due to humidity. They state visibility is decent at 9.9km. It appears outdoor activities may cease and will have disruptions during the showering but light rain is not likely to be a complete barrier to being able to go outside given posts on X by @SkymetWeather stating discomfort index could be over 40 degrees and advising to be careful if leaving home due to the very high humidity. The Economic Times also states to look for slippery roads and watch to hydrate as waterlogging may occur, potentially in low-lying areas tomorrow
Weekly Weather Forecast
Rain will continue to dominate New Delhi for the week as the monsoon keeps its grip until July 31. Here’s a summary day-by-day:
On Tuesday, July 29, 2025, New Delhi will see moderate rain at a range between 26.5°C and 27.9°C keeping conditions wet and fairly cool. On Wednesday, July 30, while the temperatures are getting warmer and the high is 31.1°C, there will still be rain and a good amount of humidity keeping it sticky. Thursday, July 31, the rain should lighten off, with a high of 33.4°C, but some spots will still shower in different locations in the capital. On Friday, August 1, there will be patchy rain in the capital, with a break from the inundation of rain since the event should produce lighter rain than the last. On Saturday, the upper level shifts from the monsoon (what produced the rain mentioned on Tuesday – Friday), with partly cloudy conditions and a high of 36.8°C. Sunday August 3rd will present similar conditions, with a high of 36.4°C and lower rain chances, giving relief from the monsoon for the capital city.
This trend, reported by The Economic Times, indicates the advancement of the rainy season, with relief expected by the weekend. However, in the latest orange alerts from the IMD for Delhi-NCR highlighted by @PBSHABD, heavy rain is still expected until July 28, especially in southern and central areas.
Impact on Daily Life
Daily life in New Delhi will be turned upside down by torrential rain and high humidity. Commuting will be hard with waterlogged roads, like ITO, Connaught Place and Dwarka, which has always suffered in monsoons. We may likely see delays with traffic since sudden showers in prior years have caused the city’s transit system to suffer. We must go out armed with umbrellas or a light rain jacket and avoid travel if possible during the morning rush hour, as stated in The Times of India. Outdoor leisure, like visiting markets shopping for groceries/food, like Chandni Chowk or landmarks like India Gate, may also be impacted, or that they may find places indoors, like places like the Siri Fort Auditorium which offer performances, exhibitions or lectures. The heat-humidity trifecta is a cause for concern for our health, experts have advised that cotton clothing or breathable material is preferable and that we hydration frequently to relieve us from the discomfort.
Monsoon Context and Infrastructure Challenges
July is the peak of the monsoon season in Delhi, with average rainfall of 220 mm and 10 days of rain over the long term, according to Weather2Travel. This year, heavy rain with moderate thunderstorms and wind gusts exceeding 40 km/h (25 mph), according to reports by @DDNewslive. Rainfall records and impacts are concentrated in the rapid urbanization areas. All the record rainfall will be in reports due to flooding with urban flooding now at noticeably higher risk and infrastructure pressure than before. The capcity of the drainage infrastructure was already challenged in the past as we have the past issues to note with inadequate drainage designs (areas that saw flash floods relative to rainfall in blocks of time, causing volumes of water). The images of flooding during flash floods phenomenon in parts of the capital in 2023 itself. These shocks are all visible material proof as to the contestations between robust urban plans versus climate disasters in Delhi. While the government took some short-term measures to mitigate the flooding by desilting the drains and pumping, the effectiveness of these interventions have yet to resonate with the public. The impact of the Monsoon extends beyond urban Delhi into agriculture in the rural area of neighbouring Haryana and Uttar Pradesh where most farmers typically would welcome the rains.
Political and Social Implications
The disruption of weather aligns with the Monsoon Session of Parliament where national security and economic debates are prevalent. Heavy rain causes logistics challenges for MPs and staff, and can slow process functions are common as in past sessions. Public space feeling to address this with civic authorities preparedness as with various issued posts like @sanewsdelhi with updates about waterlogging tension is rising. The pressure is on AAP government lead by Arvind Kejriwal to account for drainage intrusions, and the BJP state and central government coordination to local governance will be evaluated. The weather event may also serve as medium-term call for long-term infrastructure investment and build demand.
New Delhi weather on July 28 2025, will be weathered, as it is forecasted to have heavy showers, high humidity, and warm temperatures exposes vulnerabilities that may show diverse stories. Chance of moderate showers is 89%, max temperature to be greater than 36.7°C, and local residents will be tried, disrupted, and take opportunities to enjoy the indoor experiences of the depth of Delhi culture. The monsoon phase is at a tipping point, if New Delhi is to deal with flooding, infrastructure, and incident management, it will dictate where public sentiment and political expectations to evolve from. Get through this phase of weather; stay safe, stay prepared, and keep an eye on the skies!
