In Pics: Monsoon rain brings respite for Delhiites

A day after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) declared monsoon in the national capital, people in the city woke up to wet weather. The city's observatory base at Safdarjung recorded 14 mm rainfall in the 24 hours until 8.30 am on Monday. Palam and Lodi Road recorded 16.2 mm and 17.3 mm of rainfall, respectively. The Met Office has issued a yellow alert for several parts of Delhi.

Junaid Dar | Updated on: Jun 30, 2025 | 07:27 PM

The city continues to remain under an 'orange' alert, which, as per the IMD's colour code, signifies "be prepared." (Photo by Sunil Ghosh/Hindustan Times via Getty Images)

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The alert had warned of light to moderate rainfall at several locations across Delhi-NCR. The downpour not only brought respite from the heat but also signaled the gradual advance of the Southwest Monsoon across northern and central India. (Photo by Sanjeev Verma/Hindustan Times via Getty Images)

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People visit Kartavya Path amid rain, on June 17, 2025 in New Delhi, India. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had earlier issued a red alert for the region. (Photo by Sanjeev Verma/Hindustan Times via Getty Images)

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Commuters seen on sector 19 road during evening rain, on June 29, 2025 in Noida, India. Parts of the national capital received rainfall, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue an 'orange' alert and forecast light to moderate showers across the city. (Photo by Sunil Ghosh/Hindustan Times via Getty Images)

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The city continues to remain under an 'orange' alert, which, as per the IMD's colour code, signifies "be prepared." (Photo by Sunil Ghosh/Hindustan Times via Getty Images)

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