# Delhi crosses August rain average in just 10 days 2026-08-12T00:25:12+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Delhi’s August rainfall crossed the India Meteorological Department's long-period average of 233.1mm on Monday, clocking 234.5mm in just 10 days. This is the earliest the city has hit the monthly mark in at least 15 years, the Hindustan Times reports. The Safdarjung station recorded only 4mm on Monday, but the total was pushed past the average by earlier downpours. The city received 224.7mm between August 4 and 8, the wettest five-day stretch in August in 15 years. The monsoon total from June 1 to August 10 stands at 534.3mm, well above normal. More rain is forecast this week, with an amateur meteorologist quoted by the outlet expecting 50-100mm more. Day temperatures have stayed near normal, and the AQI has remained ‘satisfactory’ since August 1. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com Tags: August rainfall, Delhi weather, IMD, Monsoon, Safdarjung, urban flooding Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/delhi-crosses-august-rain-average-in-just-10-days/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/delhi-crosses-august-rain-average-in-just-10-days/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.