July began with slightly cooler temperatures in the national capital. Photo: Vikas Choudhary/CSE
Climate Change

Delhi cools a bit. But will the monsoon keep its date with the city?

The southwest monsoon is expected to reach Delhi by July 3 or 4, the India Meteorological Department said on July 1

Vikas Choudhary

People enjoy an evening stroll at India Gate as overcast skies and a dip in temperatures offer welcome relief from the intense summer heat in the national capital.  

The monsoon is expected to hit Delhi on July 3 or 4.

Meanwhile, the southwest monsoon is expected to reach Delhi by July 3 or 4, the India Meteorological Department said July 1. 

It will bring relief to the city that witnessed record heat in June, especially its last days.

The last week of June saw Delhi experiencing sizzling heat. On June 30, the highest ‘feels-like’ temperature was recorded in the national capital, where the index spiked to 53.4°C at 5:30 pm, despite the actual temperature being 37.6°C, according to IMD sources quoted by Times of India.