Monsoon: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) reports the progress of the Southwest Monsoon, now extending through multiple regions including Karnataka, Maharashtra, Goa, Telangana, and more. Favorable conditions are predicted for further advancement into central Arabian Sea, parts of Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha over the next 3-4 days.
Weather Systems and Forecasts
A cyclonic circulation over northeast Assam and strong winds from the Bay of Bengal are expected to cause:
- Rainfall: Widespread light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds (30-40 kmph) over northeastern states, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, and Sikkim over the next seven days.
- Heavy Rainfall: Isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall in Assam and Meghalaya (June 4-5), heavy rainfall in Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim (June 4-6), Arunachal Pradesh (June 4), and Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura (June 5-6).
Additional Weather Conditions
- Kerala & Mahe: Cyclonic circulation over Kerala will cause light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds (30-40 kmph) over Kerala, Lakshadweep, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, and Karnataka over the next five days.
- Heavy Rainfall: Expected over Kerala & Mahe, South Interior Karnataka (June 4-8), Tamil Nadu (June 5), Telangana (June 4-6), and Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema (June 6).
Northern Regions
- Western Disturbance: A fresh disturbance will affect the Western Himalayan Region & adjoining plains from 4 June.
- Rainfall: Scattered light rainfall with thunderstorms and gusty winds over Jammu-Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand over the next five days.
Heatwave and Temperature Alerts
- Heatwave Conditions: Likely in parts of Punjab, Haryana-Chandigarh-Delhi (June 4), Uttar Pradesh and West Rajasthan (June 4-7), Odisha (June 4-5), and Jharkhand (June 4-7).
- Hot and Humid Weather: Expected in isolated pockets of Odisha (June 4-7), Bihar (June 4-5), and Gangetic West Bengal (June 6-7).
Residents in affected areas are advised to stay informed and take necessary precautions during these weather conditions. For more detailed updates, visit the official IMD website.
Source: India Meteorological Department
