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IMD Predicts Widespread Rainfall as Monsoon Progresses Across India
IMD forecasts widespread rainfall as monsoon advances across India
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The India Meteorological Department forecasts widespread rainfall across India as the Southwest Monsoon advances, impacting regions including Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, and southern states. Despite the monsoon, heatwave conditions persist in several areas, particularly in northwest and central India.
- 01Widespread rainfall is expected in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, and several southern states.
- 02Thunderstorms and gusty winds are forecasted for regions including Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Delhi.
- 03Heatwave conditions are likely to persist in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and other northern states despite the monsoon's arrival.
- 04A gradual rise in temperatures by 4-6 degrees Celsius is anticipated in northwest and central India until June 11.
- 05Delhi's maximum temperature is predicted to reach around 41 degrees Celsius, with light rain possible towards the week’s end.
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As the Southwest Monsoon progresses into southern and central India, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted widespread rainfall across various regions on Sunday. Rainfall is expected in northeastern states such as Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, and Meghalaya, as well as southern states including Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka. Additionally, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, and Odisha will also experience rainfall. Northwestern areas like Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Delhi are forecasted to see thunderstorms and gusty winds. Despite the monsoon's advancement, heatwave conditions remain prevalent in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Rajasthan, with temperatures expected to rise by 4-6 degrees Celsius in northwest and central India until June 11. In Delhi, a partly cloudy sky is anticipated, with maximum temperatures around 41 degrees Celsius and the possibility of light rain and thunderstorms later in the week.
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The forecasted rainfall may provide relief from the ongoing heatwave in affected regions, particularly in northern and central India.
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