Heavy Rainfall and Hailstorms Forecast Across India Following Monsoon Onset
India Weather Today: Day after monsoon onset, heavy rainfall, hailstorms likely to prevail across India
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts widespread rainfall, thunderstorms, and hailstorms across India following the monsoon's arrival. States like Kerala, Maharashtra, and parts of Northeast India are expected to experience heavy rainfall and squally weather, with alerts issued for several districts.
- 01The IMD has issued orange and yellow alerts for Kerala and Lakshadweep due to expected heavy rainfall.
- 02Conditions are favorable for the southwest monsoon's advancement over several regions, including Goa, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu.
- 03Hailstorms and gusty winds reaching speeds of 50-60 kmph are forecasted for Jammu-Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand.
- 04Light to moderate rainfall is expected in Delhi, Punjab, and parts of Uttar Pradesh, along with thunderstorms.
- 05Heavy rainfall is anticipated in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, sub-Himalayan West Bengal, and Sikkim until June 10.
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted extensive rainfall, thunderstorms, and hailstorms across various parts of India following the monsoon's onset. Kerala, which experienced heavy rainfall on Thursday, is under orange and yellow alerts, with predictions of heavy to very heavy rainfall continuing throughout the week. The IMD indicates favorable conditions for the southwest monsoon to advance further into regions such as Goa, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu in the coming days. Additionally, isolated heavy rainfall is expected in Uttarakhand and parts of the Northeast, including Nagaland and Manipur. Gusty winds reaching speeds of 50-60 kmph are also likely in Jammu-Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh, along with hailstorm activity. The weather is projected to remain unsettled until June 10 in some areas, with light to moderate rainfall anticipated in Delhi, Punjab, and parts of Uttar Pradesh.
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The forecasted heavy rainfall and hailstorms may disrupt daily life and agricultural activities in affected regions.
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