Southwest Monsoon Likely To Hit Kerala Around June 4; IMD Warns Of Thunderstorms Across India
The southwest monsoon is expected to make its onset over Kerala around June 4, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), officially marking the beginning of India’s annual rainy season. As monsoon conditions strengthen, several regions across the country are likely to witness thunderstorms, gusty winds, heavy rainfall and squalls over the coming days.
Meanwhile, Delhi’s recent spell of pleasant weather is gradually fading, with temperatures expected to rise again this week.
Wind speeds in Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh may reach 40-50 kmph, while thundersqualls with gusts up to 70 kmph are likely on June 3 and 4. The weather department has advised residents to remain cautious during intense storm activity.
The IMD has predicted isolated hailstorms in parts of Jammu and Kashmir and Rajasthan on June 3 and 4. West Rajasthan may additionally witness isolated dust storm activity on June 3.
Mumbai and Pune have been placed under a yellow alert for thunderstorms, lightning and squalls on June 3. Meanwhile, Amravati, Kolhapur, Satara, Aurangabad and Jalna districts are under an orange alert due to the possibility of severe weather conditions.
Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Lakshadweep are also expected to witness heavy showers during the week. Thunderstorms accompanied by gusty winds are likely across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, with thundersqualls forecast in parts of Telangana and coastal Andhra Pradesh till June 4.
The IMD has issued an orange alert for parts of Kerala on June 4, the anticipated date for the monsoon onset
Meanwhile, Delhi’s recent spell of pleasant weather is gradually fading, with temperatures expected to rise again this week.
Delhi-NCR Likely To Witness Thunderstorms And Gusty Winds
The IMD has forecast scattered rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds across Delhi and neighbouring northwestern states between June 3 and June 6.Wind speeds in Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh may reach 40-50 kmph, while thundersqualls with gusts up to 70 kmph are likely on June 3 and 4. The weather department has advised residents to remain cautious during intense storm activity.
Dust Storm Alert Issued For Rajasthan
Several northern states, including Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, are also expected to experience thunderstorms and lightning during the week.The IMD has predicted isolated hailstorms in parts of Jammu and Kashmir and Rajasthan on June 3 and 4. West Rajasthan may additionally witness isolated dust storm activity on June 3.
Mumbai, Pune Under Yellow Alert As Maharashtra Faces Unstable Weather
Weather activity is intensifying across western India as monsoon conditions continue to advance. The IMD has predicted isolated to scattered rainfall along with thunderstorms and gusty winds over Konkan-Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, Marathawada and Gujarat from June 3 to June 6.Mumbai and Pune have been placed under a yellow alert for thunderstorms, lightning and squalls on June 3. Meanwhile, Amravati, Kolhapur, Satara, Aurangabad and Jalna districts are under an orange alert due to the possibility of severe weather conditions.
Kerala, Tamil Nadu To Receive Heavy Rainfall
Kerala is likely to receive isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall between June 3 and June 8 as the southwest monsoon approaches the state.Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Lakshadweep are also expected to witness heavy showers during the week. Thunderstorms accompanied by gusty winds are likely across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, with thundersqualls forecast in parts of Telangana and coastal Andhra Pradesh till June 4.
The IMD has issued an orange alert for parts of Kerala on June 4, the anticipated date for the monsoon onset
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