As the monsoon steadily advances, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued fresh alerts for widespread rainfall, thunderstorms, gusty winds, and heatwaves across various regions of the country in upcoming days. Multiple weather systems are influencing conditions over different parts of India, leading to varying patterns of precipitation and temperature. Here are the details
South India Braces for Intense Rains and Gusty Winds
The southern peninsula is expected to see consistent rainfall over the coming week due to multiple weather systems including a cyclonic circulation over North Interior Karnataka and a trough from the Arabian Sea to Coastal Odisha.
|
Region |
Rainfall Intensity |
Wind Speed |
Special Alerts |
|
Kerala & Mahe |
Heavy to extremely heavy (14th–18th) |
50-60 kmph (14th–16th) |
Strong surface winds, thunderstorms |
|
Tamil Nadu, Puducherry |
Heavy to very heavy ( 16th, 17th) |
40-50 kmph |
Isolated extremely heavy rainfall (14–15) |
|
Coastal Andhra Pradesh |
Heavy (14th–16th) |
40-50 kmph |
Thunderstorm with lightning |
|
Karnataka (Interior/Coast) |
Heavy to very heavy (14th–18th) |
Up to 60 kmph in interiors |
Extremely heavy over Coastal Karnataka |
|
Telangana, Rayalaseema |
Heavy at isolated places (14th–17th) |
40-50 kmph |
Thunderstorm warning |
West India to Witness Extreme Rainfall and Storms
Western states including Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Goa are under alert for widespread rainfall, with Konkan and Goa expected to receive extremely heavy rainfall.
|
Region |
Rainfall Forecast |
Special Alerts |
|
Konkan & Goa |
Extremely heavy (14th–16th); very heavy (17th) |
Lightning, flood risk |
|
Madhya Maharashtra |
Very heavy (15th–17th) |
Possible disruption in low-lying areas |
|
Marathwada |
Heavy (14th); moderate till 17th |
Storms with lightning likely |
|
Saurashtra & Kutch |
Heavy to very heavy (14th–19th) |
Thunderstorms, local flooding |
|
Gujarat Region |
Heavy (14th–19th) |
Isolated extreme rainfall |
East and Central India: Rain, Thunderstorms, and Squalls
Rainfall activity is set to intensify over Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and parts of Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal. Gusty winds and thundersqualls are also expected.
|
Region |
Rainfall Details |
Wind Speed |
Notable Events |
|
Odisha |
Heavy to very heavy (14th–18th) |
50–60 kmph gusting to 70 |
Thundersqualls, flash flood warning |
|
Chhattisgarh |
Heavy (15th–19th) |
Up to 50 kmph |
Stormy weather likely |
|
Jharkhand, Bihar |
Heavy (17th–19th) |
40–50 kmph |
Hot and humid conditions early week |
|
East Madhya Pradesh |
Heavy (16th–17th) |
Gusty winds |
Thunderstorm risk |
|
Sub-Himalayan West Bengal |
Very heavy on 14th; heavy (14th–15th) |
Gusty with lightning |
Landslide-prone zones on alert |
Northwest India: Dust Storms, Thunderstorms, and Heatwave Alerts
Northwest India, including Delhi, Rajasthan, and Punjab, will see a mix of rainfall and intense heatwave conditions, particularly in the first half of the forecast period.
|
Region |
Key Events |
Rainfall Outlook |
Wind & Heat Alerts |
|
Rajasthan |
Dust storms (14th–17th); heatwave (14th–15th) |
Isolated rain (18th–19th) |
Severe heatwave in West Rajasthan |
|
Punjab, Haryana |
Severe heatwave (14th–15th) |
Isolated showers |
Warm night conditions also likely |
|
Jammu & Kashmir, HP |
Isolated rain (14th) |
Heatwave at some places |
Dust rising winds possible |
|
Uttarakhand |
Heavy rainfall (14th–19th) |
Flash flood and landslide risk |
|
|
Uttar Pradesh |
Heavy rain in east (17th–19th); heatwave (14th) |
Moderate rain (14th–19th) |
Warm and humid in central zones |
Northeast India: Consistent Rainfall with Very Heavy Spells
The northeast continues to see widespread rainfall, with very heavy downpours expected over Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, and neighboring states later in the week.
|
Region |
Rainfall Trend |
Special Weather Alerts |
|
Arunachal Pradesh |
Very heavy rainfall (14th–19th) |
Landslide and flood warnings |
|
Assam & Meghalaya |
Very heavy (16th–19th) |
Stormy conditions with lightning |
|
Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura |
Very heavy (17th–19th) |
Risk of waterlogging and poor visibility |
Maximum Temperature and Heatwave Updates
Despite the advancing monsoon, intense heat continues to grip several northern and central regions of India.
|
Region |
Dates |
Temperature/Condition |
|
Rajasthan |
14th–15th |
44°C+, severe heatwave in west |
|
Punjab, Haryana |
14th–15th |
Heatwave, warm nights |
|
Uttar Pradesh, MP |
14th |
Hot and humid |
|
Jammu & Kashmir, HP |
14th |
Heatwave pockets |
|
Bihar, Assam, Arunachal |
14th |
Hot and humid weather |
Delhi/NCR Forecast: Sweltering Start, Relief Towards Weekend
Residents of Delhi and NCR can expect a combination of high temperatures and patchy rainfall over the next four days, with conditions easing slightly by June 16.
|
Date |
Temperature (Max/Min) |
Conditions |
Wind Speed & Direction |
|
14 June |
40–42°C / 28–30°C |
Hot and humid, dust storms by evening |
10–25 kmph S→NW |
|
15 June |
39–41°C / 27–29°C |
Near normal temp, light rain/thunderstorm possible |
15–20 kmph NE→NW |
|
16 June |
37–39°C / 27–29°C |
Generally cloudy, light to moderate rain |
10–15 kmph SE→N |
The IMD has urged local authorities and residents to stay alert for extreme weather events, especially in areas under heavy rainfall and heatwave warnings. Stay tuned to official IMD updates and take necessary precautions.
