Weather Update: Rain in Northeast, Thunderstorms in Central & South India, Heatwave to Grip Delhi, Rajasthan, Punjab & Other States

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts varied weather across the country: increased rainfall in the northeastern states and southern peninsular India, while northern and central regions are expected to experience extreme heat. Isolated heavy showers are anticipated in the Northeast and parts of South India, while a heat wave may affect West Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, South Uttar Pradesh, and North Madhya Pradesh, raising temperatures significantly above normal levels. Here are the details

Northeast India Rainfall Forecast 

Under the influence of a cyclonic circulation over northeast Assam and neighbouring areas, Northeast India will continue to experience widespread rainfall for the next seven days. Isolated heavy rainfall is expected particularly over Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, and Meghalaya from June 9 to 12. Other states like Tripura, Nagaland, Manipur, and Mizoram will also witness heavy spells during specific periods.

East & Central India Forecast: Showers and Storms

Central and eastern states will see scattered rainfall and thunderstorm activity. A trough stretching from Maharashtra to Andhra Pradesh is causing this instability. Thunderstorms accompanied by gusty winds (40–50 kmph) are expected over Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and parts of West Bengal, Bihar, and Jharkhand.

Northwest India Weather Forecast

Northwest India will witness sporadic rainfall in states like East Rajasthan, Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand, mainly around June 11–12. Meanwhile, western Rajasthan will face dust-raising winds and rising temperatures, leading to heatwave conditions.

South India Forecast: Rainfall and Thunderstorms

Due to a cyclonic circulation over North Interior Karnataka and a trough extending to Coastal Andhra Pradesh, the southern peninsula will receive rain and thunderstorms. Coastal regions and Kerala will see consistent rainfall for the next week.

Heatwave & Temperature Outlook Across India

Due to the influence of dry north-westerly winds and clear skies, IMD predicts a significant rise in temperatures, particularly in Northwest and Central India. Some areas are expected to experience heatwave conditions, with temperatures likely to rise 3–5°C above normal.

Heatwave/Hot & Humid Alerts

Delhi/NCR Weather Forecast

Delhi NCR region will experience mostly clear skies and increasing temperatures over the coming days. Winds will pick up in strength, especially during the evenings. A brief dip in temperature is expected initially, but it will quickly rise again with above-normal readings.

Residents are advised to stay alert to IMD advisories, especially regarding heatwave alerts, thunderstorms, and gusty winds. Farmers and travellers should make plans accordingly to stay safe and avoid weather-related disruptions.