The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday announced that the southwest monsoon has further advanced over most parts of Bihar and some more parts of East Uttar Pradesh.
As the monsoon gains momentum, very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall is expected at isolated places across Gujarat, north Konkan, Madhya Maharashtra, West Bengal, and Odisha on June 19.
Jharkhand is also likely to experience intense rainfall on both June 19 and 20. Meanwhile, the northeastern states are forecast to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall consistently over the next seven days.
In Delhi-NCR, the weather is expected to remain generally cloudy from June 19 to 22, with intermittent rain and thunderstorms.
The IMD has advised residents, particularly in the affected states, to stay cautious during periods of heavy rain and thunderstorms. The advancing monsoon is expected to bring significant relief from heat, while also contributing to the seasonal rainfall crucial for agriculture.