The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday said that conditions are becoming favourable for the further advance of the Southwest Monsoon over the remaining parts of the country within the next two to three days. The monsoon, which has already covered large parts of India, is now poised to extend its reach across the entire nation, bringing much-needed rainfall to several regions.
According to the latest forecast, heavy to very heavy rainfall activity is expected to continue across many parts of northwest, central, east, and northeast India over the next seven days. Isolated areas in Saurashtra and Kutch are likely to witness extremely heavy rainfall, exceeding 20 cm in 24 hours, particularly on Friday.
Several states, including Konkan & Goa, the ghat areas of central Maharashtra, and Gujarat, are expected to receive consistent heavy rain throughout the week. Other regions set to witness intense rainfall include Himachal Pradesh and Punjab on June 29, Haryana on June 29 and 30, Uttarakhand from June 27 to July 1, and east Rajasthan and Vidarbha on June 27.
The IMD has also predicted heavy rainfall in Uttar Pradesh from June 29 to July 2, Madhya Pradesh on June 27 and from July 1 to 3, Chhattisgarh on July 1 and 2, Gangetic West Bengal on June 29 and 30, Odisha on June 30 and July 1, and Jharkhand on June 29. Kerala will also continue to receive heavy rain on June 27 and 28.
Weather forecast for Delhi-NCR
In Delhi-NCR, the weather will remain dynamic over the next four days. On June 27, the skies will be partly cloudy with very light to light rain and thunderstorms expected by the afternoon or evening. Temperatures will hover between 36°C and 38°C, with light southeast winds blowing at less than 15 kmph.
On June 28, the skies will become generally cloudy, and light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms or lightning is expected in the evening or night. Maximum temperatures will dip slightly to between 35°C and 37°C, while minimum temperatures will range between 26°C and 28°C. Winds from the southeast will gradually increase throughout the day, reaching up to 18 kmph by evening.
June 29 will continue to see generally cloudy skies and light to moderate showers. Temperatures will be cooler, with maximums expected between 32°C and 34°C, and minimums between 25°C and 27°C. Winds will shift from the west to southwest, picking up speed through the day.
On June 30, Delhiites can expect a similar pattern with cloudy skies and light to moderate rainfall along with thunderstorm activity. Temperatures will remain between 32°C and 34°C during the day and 25°C to 27°C at night, both below seasonal averages. Winds will be calm in the morning but may pick up slightly from the south by evening.