Monsoon is in full swing across the country, and today, as the 78th Independence Day is being celebrated in the capital city of Delhi, the weather might play spoilsport. The sky is covered with thick clouds, and there’s a breeze blowing, but the sticky humidity is making everyone uncomfortable. The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for rain in Delhi and 23 other states across the country today. 🌧️

Yesterday, Delhi and Noida also experienced rainfall, and continuous showers are being reported in states like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Chandigarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu, and Uttarakhand. Rivers across the country are swelling, and many roads are waterlogged. In Bihar, incidents of lightning strikes have also been reported along with the rain. Let’s see what the weather will be like today and in the coming days.

Weather in Delhi for Today and Tomorrow

According to the Meteorological Department, there’s a rain alert for Delhi today and tomorrow. Light to moderate rainfall is expected. Although the morning started with uncomfortable humidity, as the day progressed, the breeze brought some relief. However, the sky remains overcast, and the weather could change by the evening, potentially affecting the holiday celebrations. Similar weather conditions are expected tomorrow. Today, Delhi’s maximum temperature is likely to be around 33°C, with a minimum of 26°C. 🌡️

Rain Expected in Several States Today

As per Skymet Weather’s report, rain is likely over the next 24 hours in several states including Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Chandigarh, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Odisha, Karnataka, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, West Bengal, Sikkim, Northeast India, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Gujarat, Ladakh, Maharashtra, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh.