The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has provided welcome news for people across the country suffering from the intense heat. The weather department has announced the likelihood of heavy rainfall from June 27th, spanning from the northern to southern parts of the country.
Weather: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has brought relief to the people of North India, who have been enduring a scorching heatwave. Rain is expected to arrive in several parts of the country from June 27th. The IMD has confirmed that North, Central, and East India will experience heavy rainfall in the coming days, which will lead to a drop in temperature and provide respite from the humidity and heat.
Where will it rain? Know the state-wise updates
Heavy rainfall is predicted in several states of North India between June 27th and July 2nd. Specifically, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and East Rajasthan are likely to experience torrential rain accompanied by thunder and lightning.
- Heavy rainfall is forecast in Punjab and Haryana on June 27th and 29th.
- Uttarakhand may experience heavy rainfall from June 27th to 30th, with a risk of landslides and overflowing drains, especially in the mountainous regions.
- Himachal Pradesh is likely to receive very heavy rainfall on June 29th.
- East Rajasthan has a high probability of heavy rainfall on June 27th and 28th.
- Jammu and Kashmir may experience light to moderate rainfall between June 27th and 29th.
- Uttar Pradesh is expected to have good rainfall from June 28th to July 2nd.
Relief for Delhi residents as well
In the capital city of Delhi, the humidity and intense sunshine of the past few days had increased people's discomfort. According to the IMD, Delhi may experience light rainfall on June 27th, which will bring down the temperature and provide relief from the heat. The intensity of the rain may gradually increase thereafter. The weather department has warned that many areas in Northwest India may experience winds of 30-40 kilometers per hour along with rain and thunderstorms. People are advised to avoid going outdoors during this period.
Central and East India will also be drenched
- Rain may continue in East and West Madhya Pradesh from June 27th to July 2nd.
- West Madhya Pradesh is predicted to have very heavy rainfall on June 27th, July 1st, and 2nd.
- Chhattisgarh may receive heavy rainfall in several places from June 27th to 30th.
- Odisha and Jharkhand are likely to experience heavy rainfall on June 27th and 29th.
- The monsoon will be active in Bihar from June 27th to 30th, with moderate to heavy rainfall expected.
- Vidarbha has a heavy rainfall alert for June 27th.
- The monsoon will be active in Gangetic West Bengal and Sub-Himalayan West Bengal from June 27th to 30th.
- Landslides and road blockages are possible in Sikkim due to the rain.
With the return of the monsoon from North to South and East India, the weather is about to become pleasant once again. Relief showers will be seen in the states grappling with the intense heat. This spell of rain will also give life to the fields, which is considered important for the upcoming Kharif season.
