Delhi Experiences Sudden Temperature Drop After Storm; Indore Records Unusually Cool June
Delhi gets cold after surprise strong storm, rain; Indore unusually cool for June: Weather wrap

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A sudden storm in Delhi dropped temperatures by up to 19 degrees Celsius, while the southwest monsoon entered India, bringing heavy rain to Kerala. Indore also recorded an unusually cool start to June with temperatures at 18.6 degrees Celsius, marking the coldest June night in six years.
- 01Delhi experienced a temperature drop from 40.5°C to as low as 22.7°C due to thunderstorms and strong winds.
- 02The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for Delhi as storm activity intensified.
- 03Indore recorded a minimum temperature of 18.6°C, the coldest June night in six years, just above the record of 18.4°C from June 2020.
- 04Kerala welcomed the southwest monsoon three days later than usual, with heavy rain warnings issued across the state.
- 05Mumbai and surrounding areas are under yellow and orange alerts for heavy rain and thunderstorms.
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A sudden and intense storm swept through Delhi, causing temperatures to plummet by up to 19 degrees Celsius within hours, dropping from a scorching high of 40.5°C to as low as 22.7°C in some areas. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) upgraded its weather alerts, issuing a red alert for the city as thunderstorms and gusty winds reached speeds of 91 km/h. Meanwhile, the southwest monsoon made its entry into India via Kerala, bringing heavy rainfall to the region, with alerts for very heavy rain issued across several districts. Indore, in Madhya Pradesh, recorded an unusually cool start to June, with temperatures falling to 18.6°C, marking the coldest June night in six years. The IMD forecasts further advancement of the monsoon across various states in the coming days, although concerns about rainfall volume persist. Alerts for thunderstorms were also issued for Mumbai and surrounding districts, indicating widespread weather disturbances across the region.
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The sudden drop in temperatures and arrival of the monsoon may affect local agriculture, health, and daily activities in Delhi and surrounding regions.
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