Sunday will be a ‘fun day’ in Delhi-NCR; great relief from the scorching sun, learn the latest update from the Meteorological Department Today will be a pleasant Sunday in Delhi-NCR, relief from drizzling rain and cold winds; Know the weather condition across the country – ..

By Samira Vishwas On May 31, 2026

After the scorching heat and humidity that has been raging in North India for the last several days, nature has finally showered its blessings. In many states of North India including Delhi-NCR, the weather has suddenly taken such a turn that people’s faces have blossomed with happiness. The period of drizzling rain has started with clouds in the sky and cold winds are blowing. The situation is that due to these cold winds blowing at night, people have started feeling a slight shiver (cold).

Amidst this sudden change in the weather, everyone wants to know how long will this relief from heat last and what will be the weather pattern today i.e. Sunday, 31st May. (Note: Some initial reports mistakenly wrote it as July, but this update is for today, May 31). The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a latest forecast regarding this.

Today Sunday will become ‘Fun Day’ in Delhi-NCR

Today’s Sunday is really going to prove to be a ‘fun day’ for the capital Delhi and its surrounding areas (Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram, Faridabad). According to the Meteorological Department, the sky will remain partly cloudy throughout the day today.

chance of rain: There may be light rain or drizzle with thunderstorms in many areas of Delhi-NCR. Along with this, there is also a possibility of lightning at some places.
Wind Speed: With this rain of relief 20 to 30 kilometers per hour Strong winds will also blow at this speed. However, there is a slight risk of weak trees or poles falling due to strong winds, so caution is necessary.
Mathematics of Temperature: Today, the maximum temperature in Delhi-NCR is expected to be between 36°C to 38°C and the minimum temperature is expected to be between 22°C to 24°C, which is much below normal.

How will be the weather on Sunday in other states of the country?

According to the Meteorological Department (IMD), many colors of weather will be seen in different parts of the country today:

North India (Punjab, Haryana, UP and Rajasthan): There are chances of cloudy sky and light rain in most parts of these states today. The temperature may still remain slightly high in some plains, but due to the continuous winds, people will get complete relief from the scorching heat.
Eastern and North-East India (Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh): Pre-monsoon activities are quite intense in this region. A warning has been issued for heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places in states like Assam and Meghalaya. During this period, there is also a possibility of lightning and strong storm.
South India (Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh): Light to moderate rain will continue in these southern states on Sunday. Due to this rain accompanied by thunder, the weather in the cities of South India has remained quite cool and pleasant.

At a glance: Weather conditions across the country today (31 May)

You can easily understand the effect of weather conditions and temperature in different areas from the table given below:

Region/State	Possible Weather (Weather Condition)	Temperature Impact	Main warnings/alerts
Delhi-NCR	Partly cloudy, light rain and thunder	Maximum: 36-38°C, Minimum: 22-24°C	Strong winds with speed of 20-30 km/hr and possibility of lightning.
Punjab, Haryana, UP, Rajasthan	It will be cloudy, light showers at some places	Heavy drop in temperature due to blowing winds	Complete relief from heatwave.
North-East (Assam, Meghalaya)	torrential and heavy rain	relief from humid weather	Alert issued for strong storm and heavy rain.
South India (Kerala, Tamil Nadu)	light to moderate rain	Weather normal and cold	Thunderstorm activities will continue.

Impact of Western Disturbance: But will heat return again from June 1?

Analysis of meteorologists:

This changed form of weather seen in Delhi-NCR and North India is actually the result of a strong Western Disturbance that became active on May 30. Due to yesterday’s dust storm and rain, there was a sudden rise in mercury level in Delhi-NCR. 8 to 12 degrees Celsius A huge drop of .5 was recorded, which put a break on the scorching heat that had been going on for weeks.

It is a matter of relief that even today on May 31, the effect of these cool and pleasant winds will continue completely. But the Meteorological Department has also given a wake-up call. Scientists say that this relief is not very long. From tomorrow i.e. June 1, the effect of Western Disturbance will gradually reduce, due to which the sky will clear and the sun will once again become harsh. In the first week of June, the temperature may gradually rise again and reach its old level. So enjoy this pleasant Sunday to the fullest!