Monsoon Nears Delhi-NCR as IMD Forecasts Rain Across North India; Kerala Faces Rainfall Deficit

The southwest monsoon is steadily advancing towards northern India, bringing hope of relief from scorching heat and humidity in Delhi-NCR and neighbouring states. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), light to moderate rainfall, thunderstorms, gusty winds, and cloudy skies are expected across Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Rajasthan, and parts of Uttar Pradesh over the next several days.

The IMD has forecast light rainfall in Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, and Rajasthan between June 25 and July 1. Rain alerts have also been issued for western Uttar Pradesh, including Noida and Ghaziabad, on June 26 and again from June 29 to July 1. Eastern Uttar Pradesh (Purvanchal) is expected to receive light to moderate rainfall between June 26 and June 29.

Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir are also likely to witness rain during the final week of June, with isolated heavy showers expected in some areas. The weather department has predicted widespread rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds across northwest India throughout the week.

In Rajasthan, light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms was recorded at isolated locations over the past 24 hours. Aklera in Jhalawar district received the highest rainfall at 51 mm. Meanwhile, Phalodi remained the hottest place in the state, recording a maximum temperature of 41.4°C.

While northern India prepares for increased rainfall, Kerala continues to face a challenging monsoon season. The southern state has recorded a 33% rainfall deficit so far, with Wayanad witnessing the highest shortfall at 64%. The IMD has warned that below-normal rainfall, influenced by El Niño conditions, could adversely affect agriculture, particularly in rain-fed farming regions where delayed rainfall impacts soil moisture and crop sowing.

Globally, extreme weather conditions continue to make headlines. Switzerland recorded its hottest June day on record with temperatures reaching 38°C in Basel, surpassing a record set in 1947. Scientists from the World Weather Attribution group have linked the intensity of the ongoing European heatwave directly to human-induced climate change, stating that such extreme June temperatures would have been virtually impossible without global warming.

The IMD expects the southwest monsoon to strengthen further across the country over the next seven days, bringing widespread rainfall and isolated spells of heavy to very heavy rain to several regions. Residents in affected areas have been advised to stay updated with official weather alerts and take necessary precautions during periods of heavy rain and thunderstorms.

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