India Monsoon 2026: Mumbai and Delhi Forecast for the Week Ahead
The southwest monsoon has arrived in force across India. Here is the IMD forecast for Mumbai, Delhi and other major cities.
<p>The India Meteorological Department has issued heavy rainfall warnings for large parts of western and northern India this week. Mumbai has already recorded above-normal July rainfall, and Delhi finally saw its first proper monsoon spell after weeks of humid weather.</p>
<h2>Mumbai forecast</h2>
<p>IMD forecasts heavy to very heavy rainfall in Mumbai and the Konkan coast for at least the next four days. BMC has activated pumping stations at flood-prone junctions and advised residents to avoid non-essential travel during high tide windows.</p>
<h2>Delhi forecast</h2>
<p>Delhi NCR is expected to see moderate showers with isolated heavy spells. Temperatures will stay in the low 30s Celsius, a relief after the pre-monsoon heat.</p>
<h2>South India</h2>
<p>Kerala and coastal Karnataka continue to receive heavy monsoon rainfall. Chennai and the Tamil Nadu coast will only see the northeast monsoon later in the year.</p>
<h2>Safety tips</h2>
<p>Check IMD colour-coded alerts for your district daily, avoid low-lying subways during heavy spells, and keep emergency numbers handy. Insurance-related claims for water damage need to be filed within the timelines specified by your policy.</p>
