In the past 24 hours, North India, including Delhi, has been experiencing severe heatwave conditions. States like UP, Bihar, Punjab, Rajasthan,
and Madhya Pradesh are heavily affected, with temperatures soaring to around 45 degrees Celsius. The intense heat has made it challenging for people to venture outdoors during the day.
Relief in Sight: Monsoon and Western Disturbance
The Meteorological Department predicts that the ongoing heatwave in North India will gradually subside in the next 24 hours due to the approaching Western Disturbance from Northwest India.
This change is expected to bring relief from the scorching temperatures. Meanwhile, heavy to very heavy rainfall is forecasted for Sub Himalayan West Bengal, Assam,
and Meghalaya over the next two days, cautioning residents in Northeast India to be prepared for significant rainfall.
Monsoon Progression in the Coming Days
Over the next 3-4 days, the Southwest Monsoon is likely to advance into Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, coastal Andhra Pradesh, and parts of northwestern Bay of Bengal.
Additionally, parts of West Bengal, Bihar, and Jharkhand can expect monsoon onset soon. Light to moderate rain is anticipated in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura,
and sub-Himalayan West Bengal, accompanied by thunderstorm alerts. Gangetic West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Odisha are also expected to experience light to moderate rain.
Rainfall Outlook Across India
Looking ahead, light to moderate rain is forecasted for Gujarat, Konkan, Goa, Madhya Maharashtra’s Ghat areas from June 18-21.
Similarly, South India including Karnataka, Kerala, Mahe, Lakshadweep, coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, Rayalaseema, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry,
and Karaikal can expect rain over the next five days. Eastern Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, and Chhattisgarh are under a warning for rain, thunderstorms,
and lightning during this period. In North India, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand will likely see light rain from June 18-22,
with scattered showers expected in parts of Haryana, Punjab, Delhi, Chandigarh, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan from June 18-20.
