IMD Monsoon Update 2024: Expected Advancements, Rainfall Predictions, and Warnings

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has released its latest monsoon update, indicating that the monsoon winds are expected to cover parts of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and sub-Himalayan West Bengal in the next few days. The Southwest Monsoon winds have already arrived in Kerala, as well as several parts of Northeast India, including Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, Meghalaya, and Assam. IMD scientists attribute the early onset of the monsoon to established wind patterns and the influence of Cyclone Remal. The IMD has predicted further monsoon advancements into various regions, including Lakshadweep, Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Meghalaya, and parts of West Bengal and Sikkim. Meanwhile, Gujarat is expected to experience the onset of the monsoon on June 15, while the weather will remain dry over the following seven days in most parts of the state. Additionally, the IMD has issued warnings of heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds in several regions, including Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, and Vidarbha.

Monsoon 2024 Update: Expected Arrival and Impact Across India

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that the monsoon will reach Kerala within 24 hours. It is expected to take eight to ten days to cover Maharashtra, including Mumbai. Temperatures in Mumbai have been ranging from 35 to 36 degrees Celsius, but high humidity levels have been making it feel closer to 40 degrees Celsius. The IMD has forecasted above-normal rainfall for the country as a whole this monsoon season. The monsoon is expected to reach Delhi around June 27th, and monsoon showers are expected to commence in Mumbai between June 8th and 10th.

2024 Monsoon Brings Relief Amid Intense Heat in India

The eagerly anticipated 2024 Monsoon is set to arrive in Kerala on May 31, bringing much-needed relief from the scorching heat that has gripped most of India. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a ±4 day margin of error. The monsoon has already advanced into parts of the South Arabian Sea, Maldives, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, and Andaman Sea. Favorable conditions are in place for its further progression into the southern Bay of Bengal, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, and parts of the east-central region within the next two days. Meanwhile, North India remains on high alert for a severe heatwave, with maximum temperatures exceeding 45 degrees Celsius. The heatwave conditions are expected to persist until May 25 in Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh.

Monsoon 2024: Respite from Scorching Heat Expected in Kerala

The much-anticipated Monsoon 2024 is set to bring relief to Kerala, offering respite from the oppressive heat conditions that have gripped large parts of India. The onset of the Monsoon is expected to provide a significant break from the scorching temperatures, particularly in eastern and southern India, where heatwave conditions have been particularly severe this year.

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