The monsoon season has officially arrived in India, bringing continuous rainfall to the southern regions. While the plains continue to experience intense heat, occasional showers are providing some relief. In Maharashtra, the arrival of the southwest monsoon has significantly alleviated the severe heat and water crisis in many parts of the state.
Heavy Rainfall Forecast by IMD 📅
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted heavy rainfall in several regions until June 10. The areas expected to receive heavy rain include:
- Goa
- Karnataka
- Assam
- Meghalaya
- West Bengal
- Sikkim
Kerala is likely to experience heavy rainfall until June 9. Additionally, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana are expected to receive rain on June 9 and 10.
Heatwave Alert from Uttar Pradesh to Bihar 🌡️
According to the IMD, a severe heatwave is expected in parts of western Uttar Pradesh on June 9. Heatwave conditions are also likely in Punjab, eastern Uttar Pradesh, eastern Madhya Pradesh, Gangetic-West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Odisha.
A severe heatwave may affect parts of Jammu Division, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, eastern Uttar Pradesh, eastern Madhya Pradesh, Gangetic-West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Odisha from June 10 to 12.
Weather Updates for Other Regions 🌦️
As per Skymet Weather, the following regions are expected to experience varied weather conditions over the next 24 hours:
- Moderate to Heavy Rainfall: Coastal Karnataka, southern central Maharashtra, southern Konkan, and Goa.
- Light to Moderate Rainfall with Heavy Showers at Some Places: Kerala, Lakshadweep, Marathwada, and parts of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
- Light to Moderate Rainfall: Sikkim, Northeast India, southern interior Karnataka, northern interior Karnataka, and parts of Tamil Nadu.
- Light Rainfall: Odisha, southern Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh, and parts of the western Himalayas.
- Dust Storms with Thunderstorms: Western Rajasthan, eastern Rajasthan, Punjab, and Haryana. Delhi and surrounding areas may also experience dust storms with light rain.
- Heatwave Conditions: Eastern Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Punjab, Haryana, Bihar, and Odisha.
The arrival of the monsoon has brought much-needed relief to many regions, but the heatwave continues to pose challenges in several parts of India.