The Southwest monsoon has advanced into Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, and the west-central Bay of Bengal, as well as areas of Telangana, Odisha, Jharkhand, and Bihar, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The monsoon’s northern limit currently extends through various regions. The IMD forecasts further progress into the central Arabian Sea, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, Odisha, Jharkhand, Bihar, and Chhattisgarh in the coming days.
In the last 24 hours, the monsoon brought heavy rainfall to several regions. Assam witnessed heavy to very heavy rainfall, while coastal Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Jharkhand, Bihar, and parts of Tamil Nadu also experienced significant rainfall. Thunderstorms with strong winds affected areas like east Rajasthan, Telangana, Odisha, and west Madhya Pradesh.
The IMD has issued warnings for heavy rainfall in various regions over the next week. Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, and other areas are expected to receive heavy rainfall. Weather systems like a seasonal trough and cyclonic circulations are influencing the weather pattern across India. Heat wave conditions are likely in some isolated pockets, while hot and humid weather is expected in other regions.
For Delhi and the NCR, light rain with thunderstorms and strong winds is forecasted, with temperatures around 35-37 degrees Celsius. Fishermen are advised to avoid vulnerable sea areas until June 20, and farmers in rain-affected regions are urged to take precautions. The public is cautioned against thunderstorm hazards, while citizens in heat-prone areas are advised to stay hydrated and avoid prolonged sun exposure.
