India, July 5 -- Delhi is likely to remain under the grip of an active monsoon spell over the next week, starting July 6, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting widespread rainfall, thunderstorms and isolated heavy showers across the national capital.

The weather department said rainfall activity will intensify from July 7, with wet conditions expected to persist until at least July 11.

According to the weather department, Delhi is expected to receive isolated to scattered rainfall on July 6 and July 10, according to news agency ANI.

Rainfall activity is likely to intensify between July 7 and July 9, before picking up again on July 11, when "fairly widespread to widespread" showers are forecast.

The IMD has also wa...