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.

The sudden drop in temperatures and arrival of the monsoon may affect local agriculture, health, and daily activities in Delhi and surrounding regions.