Monsoon set to return to Delhi, heavy rain across Himalayan states
The India Meteorological Department forecasts a strong return of the southwest monsoon, bringing widespread rainfall to North India and the Himalayan region. While the rain is expected to improve air quality and replenish reservoirs, it also carries a high risk of flash floods and landslides in mountainous areas.
Why it matters
The revival of the monsoon is critical for agricultural stability in India, though the intensity of the forecast poses significant safety risks for residents in the Himalayan foothills.
After weeks of subdued monsoon activity across large parts of North India, the southwest monsoon is expected to make a strong comeback from Sunday, bringing widespread rainfall to Delhi and triggering a prolonged wet spell across the northern plains and the Himalayan region.Weather models from both the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and leading international forecasting agencies indicate that rainfall activity will increase significantly over the next several days as multiple weather systems become active simultaneously.Delhi, which has experienced long dry spells interspersed with isolated showers in recent weeks, is expected to see frequent rain beginning Sunday.
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