Following a day of intense rainfall, Delhi and surrounding areas are facing an orange alert for heavy rain until July 2. The IMD expects heavier spells on Sunday and Monday, while also reporting the Southwest Monsoon’s advancement into Uttar Pradesh. Meanwhile, the city grapples with the aftermath of Friday’s downpour, including a fatality at Delhi airport and several rain-related deaths.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an Orange alert for Karnataka, Goa, Kerala, Arunachal Pradesh, Odisha and Uttar Pradesh, predicting heavy rainfall in these regions on June 27. The alert comes as the IMD forecasts widespread precipitation across India in the coming days, including heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, and Punjab.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heatwave to severe heatwave conditions in several parts of the country till June 9. Orange alerts for very heavy rains have been issued in Goa, Konkan, Madhya Maharashtra, Coastal Karnataka, Assam and Meghalaya. The IMD has advised people to take precautions against the heat and avoid outdoor activities during peak hours.
After a dust storm on Wednesday, Mumbai, Thane, and Kalyan experienced heavy rainfall, accompanied by thunder and strong winds. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Jalgoan, Nashik, Pune, Kolhapur, and Satara, and a yellow alert for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg. Intense wind gusts and thunderstorms are expected, particularly in the evening. A hoarding in Pimpri Chinchwad collapsed onto a mini truck due to strong winds, but no injuries were reported.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Pune, Maharashtra, predicting thunderstorms and hailstorms on Saturday and Sunday. The alert also warns of gusty winds and lightning. The IMD has also issued a yellow alert for the district on May 13 and 14. Unseasonal rains brought respite from the scorching heat in Pune city and the surrounding areas on Friday afternoon, with some areas receiving heavy rainfall. The IMD has also issued an orange alert for other parts of Maharashtra, including Nashik, Ahmednagar, and Satara, while Mumbai is likely to witness a dry weather on Saturday.
Scorching heat wave conditions will persist for another five days across East and South India, impacting polling in 89 constituencies across 13 states on Friday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Odisha, Bihar, and Gangetic West Bengal, indicating moderate health concerns for vulnerable populations. Temperatures have reached as high as 43°C in many areas, and high humidity adds to the discomfort in coastal regions. The IMD advises avoiding heat exposure and staying hydrated to mitigate the risks of heat-related illnesses.
