It rained on Delhi on the day of the Spring Equinox 2026. Photo: Vikas Choudhary/CSE
Climate Change

Delhi wakes up to rainy morning on Spring Equinox 2026

In today’s time of changing climate, the distinction between seasons is largely starting to blur

Vikas Choudhary

Delhi woke up on Spring Equinox 2026 to light rain, mild thunderstorms and winds. It was a welcome change for the metropolis to experience a winter-like chill after a spell of intense heat in late February and early March.

The rain is a welcome change after a spell of heat in early March.

According to media reports, March 2026 is also the wettest in three years, with an average rainfall of 9.4 millimetres recorded.

While it rained on the first day of spring in the northern hemisphere, the distinction between seasons is largely starting to blur in today’s time of changing climate.

The rainy spell occurred on the day of the spring equinox or the first day of spring in the northern hemisphere. However, in today’s time of changing climate, the distinction between seasons is largely starting to blur.