Delhi witnessed rain, thunderstorms and strong winds last night, bringing relief from heat and humidity. The IMD has issued a yellow alert, forecasting more showers, lightning and gusty winds today
Delhi may get relief from the prevailing heat as rain and thunderstorm activity are forecast later on Thursday, even as the southwest monsoon advances across India
After strong winds and a spell of rain lashed parts of the capital on Tuesday evening, the IMD has issued an orange alert for thunderstorms and squalls starting today evening
Temperatures are expected to rise across north and central India over the next two days before thunderstorms and rain bring relief; meanwhile southwest monsoon has advanced further into India
The IMD has warned of heatwave conditions over Delhi, Haryana, Punjab and Rajasthan as hot and dry weather regains strength across the region
IMD forecasts widespread rainfall across several regions as the monsoon advances, while heatwave conditions continue to persist in parts of north and central India
IMD forecasts widespread rainfall across southern and northeastern states, while thunderstorms and gusty winds continue over parts of north and central India
The IMD said monsoon has advanced over Kerala, Lakshadweep, parts of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, and is likely to make further progress over the next few days
IMD forecasts heavy rain along the west coast and in the Northeast, while Delhi may see thunderstorms, lightning, and winds gusting up to 60 kmph on June 4
Pre-monsoon activity has intensified across several regions as the IMD forecasts widespread rainfall activity in south and Northeast India, while thunderstorms are likely to persist in north India
The IMD has also forecast a gradual rise in maximum temperatures across northwest India, with mercury levels expected to increase by 6-8 degrees Celsius over the course of the week
Rain, thunderstorms and hail are forecast across several states on Sunday, bringing respite from the intense summer heat
Centre will begin a month-long 'Save the Fields' campaign from June 1, offering crop-specific advisories and climate-resilient farming guidance as IMD lowers its monsoon forecast
Delhi recorded its lowest maximum temperature in three weeks after rain and gusty winds swept through the city on Friday
The Southwest monsoon seasonal rainfall over India is expected to be 90 per cent of the long period average this year, the India Meteorological Department said on Friday. While the Northeast is likely to witness normal rainfall this monsoon season, the remaining parts of the country may see below normal rainfall, the weather office said. The India Meteorological Department made the observations in its second forecast for the Southwest monsoon. In its first forecast on April 13, the weather office had said that India might witness 92 per cent of long period average (LPA) rainfall this monsoon season.
The shift comes as thunderstorm activity intensifies across north, east and central India under the influence of western disturbances and multiple cyclonic circulations
Thunderstorms and gusty winds are likely across several regions, with heavy rain warnings in eastern and southern states, while heatwave conditions continue over parts of north and central India
IMD has warned of rising temperatures and persistent heatwave conditions across north and central India, while several eastern and southern states are likely to receive rainfall and thunderstorms
Banda in Uttar Pradesh and Brahmpuri in Maharashtra's Vidarbha region recorded the country's highest maximum temperature at 47.6 degrees Celsius on Monday
Heatwave conditions to persist across several states till May 28, while Delhi-NCR may witness thunderstorms and cooler temperatures