The monsoon’s influence, intensified by a system in the Bay of Bengal, is bringing widespread rainfall across India. Delhi anticipates the arrival of monsoon rains, providing relief from the ongoing heat. A yellow alert has been declared for the capital, anticipating light to moderate showers and temperatures between 35 and 27 degrees Celsius. This rainfall is expected to persist until June 29th, with the potential for more intense precipitation during the first week of July.
Northern states, including Punjab, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan, are also preparing for rainfall until June 30th. Himachal Pradesh is fully covered by the monsoon, and several areas have already experienced heavy downpours. An orange alert has been issued for numerous districts in Himachal, warning of severe rainfall. Dharamshala has faced heavy rainfall, causing power outages, flooding, and damage to crops.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued advisories urging tourists and local residents to avoid riverbeds and regions susceptible to landslides, given the likelihood of sudden water level increases and the risk of landslides. Poor visibility due to fog in certain areas might also affect motorists. The weather forecast suggests that mountainous regions will continue to experience rainfall for the next four days, with a weakening of the Western Disturbance expected.
Moreover, Jammu and Kashmir, along with Ladakh, are forecasted to receive heavy rainfall from today through June 27th. Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, and Sikkim are expected to experience heavy rainfall until June 28th. The central, eastern, and northeastern regions of India are likely to see heavy to very heavy rainfall over the next seven days. The prediction for Northeast India involves light to moderate rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and heavy to very heavy rainfall in various locations.