IMD Weather Forecast: Heavy Rain Alert for MP, Gujarat, Northeast; Monsoon to Hit Delhi and Punjab Soon
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The monsoon is rapidly advancing across the country, offering relief from the summer heat but also triggering heavy downpours in several regions. With its early arrival in Punjab and Himachal, all eyes are now on Delhi, where the rains are expected to hit ahead of schedule - marking the earliest onset in over a decade.
Monsoon May Reach Delhi Today
The monsoon, which touched Punjab and Himachal on Sunday - more than 10 days early - is likely to reach Delhi today. If it does, it will be the city’s earliest monsoon arrival since June 16, 2013. In recent years, Delhi witnessed the monsoon onset on June 28 (2024), June 30 (2022), and July 13 (2021).
Widespread Rains Forecast Across India
According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), heavy to very heavy rains are expected across northwest India, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and the Konkan-Goa region until June 26. Northeast India is also set to receive intense showers for the next three days before lighter rainfall takes over.
Punjab and Uttarakhand See Intense Showers
Several parts of Punjab, including Ludhiana, Amritsar, Rupnagar, and Pathankot, recorded heavy rainfall on Sunday. Other areas like Hoshiarpur, Ferozepur, and Patiala were also soaked.
In Uttarakhand, monsoon activity has intensified from the hills to the plains. Heavy showers were reported in Dehradun, Haridwar, Roorkee, Udham Singh Nagar, and Nainital.
Travel Disruptions in Hilly Areas
Rain-related damage has begun impacting travel routes. The road at Gaurikund on the Kedarnath route remained blocked for a second day, halting movement for several hours. In Uttarakhand’s Bageshwar, a wooden footbridge over the Pindar River was washed away. Meanwhile, the Munsiyari-Dhapa-Milam road leading to the China border has been shut down due to landslides.
Jammu and Kashmir Gets Some Relief
With the onset of monsoon in Jammu and Kashmir, temperatures have finally dipped, offering respite from the heat. While river and stream levels have started rising, the Kashmir Valley saw mostly sunny weather on Sunday, defying forecasts of rainfall.
As the monsoon spreads its wings across India, the coming days will bring both relief and challenges. While the cool showers offer much-needed comfort, regions prone to landslides and waterlogging must remain alert.
Monsoon May Reach Delhi Today
The monsoon, which touched Punjab and Himachal on Sunday - more than 10 days early - is likely to reach Delhi today. If it does, it will be the city’s earliest monsoon arrival since June 16, 2013. In recent years, Delhi witnessed the monsoon onset on June 28 (2024), June 30 (2022), and July 13 (2021).
Widespread Rains Forecast Across India
According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), heavy to very heavy rains are expected across northwest India, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and the Konkan-Goa region until June 26. Northeast India is also set to receive intense showers for the next three days before lighter rainfall takes over.
Punjab and Uttarakhand See Intense Showers
Several parts of Punjab, including Ludhiana, Amritsar, Rupnagar, and Pathankot, recorded heavy rainfall on Sunday. Other areas like Hoshiarpur, Ferozepur, and Patiala were also soaked.
In Uttarakhand, monsoon activity has intensified from the hills to the plains. Heavy showers were reported in Dehradun, Haridwar, Roorkee, Udham Singh Nagar, and Nainital.
Travel Disruptions in Hilly Areas
Rain-related damage has begun impacting travel routes. The road at Gaurikund on the Kedarnath route remained blocked for a second day, halting movement for several hours. In Uttarakhand’s Bageshwar, a wooden footbridge over the Pindar River was washed away. Meanwhile, the Munsiyari-Dhapa-Milam road leading to the China border has been shut down due to landslides.
Jammu and Kashmir Gets Some Relief
With the onset of monsoon in Jammu and Kashmir, temperatures have finally dipped, offering respite from the heat. While river and stream levels have started rising, the Kashmir Valley saw mostly sunny weather on Sunday, defying forecasts of rainfall.
As the monsoon spreads its wings across India, the coming days will bring both relief and challenges. While the cool showers offer much-needed comfort, regions prone to landslides and waterlogging must remain alert.
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