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New Delhi June 22The further progress of the monsoon into Delhi and parts of Rajasthan Haryana and Punjab is “unlikely” during the next seven days the India Meteorological Department said on Tuesday. “Southwest monsoon has so far covered most parts of the country except parts of Rajasthan Delhi Haryana and Punjab” the IMD said in a statement. Normally the monsoon reaches Delhi by June 27 and covers the entire country by July 8. “Westerly winds have been blocking the advance of the monsoon into the remaining parts of northwest India for some days. Temperatures in northwest India including Delhi-NCR are predicted to rise to 38-39 degrees Celsius in the coming days Palawat said..