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The Southwest monsoon has arrived earlier than forecasted in some southern states of India, including Kerala and Maharashtra. While northern states eagerly await the onset of monsoon, most of the southern and north-eastern states have experienced continuous rainfall over the past few days. In the coming days, the monsoon is expected to advance further into Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, and Bihar. Meanwhile, heatwave conditions are predicted in parts of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi until June 18.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted heavy to very heavy rainfall, with isolated extremely heavy rainfall, in Maharashtra and parts of coastal Karnataka. Madhya Maharashtra is likely to receive isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall with extremely heavy falls on June 9th and 10th. Mumbai is expected to experience generally cloudy skies with moderate to heavy rain, while heat wave conditions are forecasted for many places. The extended forecast predicts heatwave conditions for the next six days, until June 17th. The Southwest Monsoon is advancing into more parts of the north Arabian Sea, South Gujarat, and Maharashtra.

The Southwest Monsoon has arrived in Mumbai two days ahead of its usual schedule on June 9th. Mumbai is likely to experience thunderstorms and heavy to very heavy rainfall in the coming days. Other states in Maharashtra and South India, including Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka, have also received significant rainfall. Coastal areas of Kerala are facing high waves and coastal erosion, prompting authorities to issue warnings to fishermen and coastal residents. Authorities recommend avoiding beach and sea activities and securing fishing vessels.

The southwest monsoon has reached Mumbai two days ahead of schedule, bringing the season’s first showers to the financial capital. The monsoon has also advanced into other parts of Maharashtra and is expected to bring heavy rainfall to the state and neighboring regions. Strong southerly winds from the Bay of Bengal are also prevailing, leading to widespread rainfall in northeastern states, with heavy rainfall expected in Assam and Meghalaya. Heatwave conditions are likely to return to northwest India, east India, and Uttar Pradesh, with isolated pockets experiencing severe heatwave.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heat wave warning for parts of East India and Uttar Pradesh, with conditions likely to continue for the next five days. Isolated pockets of Punjab, Haryana, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Gangetic West Bengal are expected to experience heatwave conditions from June 9-13, while Jammu division, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Delhi, West Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh will face similar conditions from June 11-13. Odisha is also expected to encounter heatwave conditions on June 11-12. Additionally, the IMD has reported that the Southwest Monsoon has advanced over Mumbai ahead of schedule, with heavy rainfall expected over several regions.

Bengaluru witnessed an unprecedented downpour on Sunday, receiving 111 mm of rainfall, surpassing the previous highest single-day rainfall record for June set in 1891. This torrential rainfall, coupled with an additional 29.7 mm received on June 1, has already exceeded the average monthly rainfall for June. As a result, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for several districts in Karnataka, including Bengaluru, until June 5.

On Sunday, Bengaluru witnessed a record-breaking rainfall of 111.1 mm, surpassing the previous high of 101.6 mm set in 1891. This exceptional downpour marks the city’s highest daily precipitation in June for the past 133 years. The southwest monsoon’s advance into additional areas of the south Peninsular region has brought heavy showers. Additionally, the transition of El Niño to ENSO-neutral is anticipated to bring more rainfall in Bengaluru over the next two days. Meanwhile, heat wave conditions persist in isolated regions of north and central India.

India is facing a severe heatwave, with temperatures soaring to unprecedented levels. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that the heatwave will continue over the next two days but with reduced intensity. Meanwhile, the southwest monsoon has advanced into parts of India, bringing much-needed relief. Heavy rainfall is expected over Assam and Meghalaya, while sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, and Tripura will experience heavy rains.

The southwest monsoon has marked an early entry, setting in over Kerala and advancing into most parts of northeast India. It is now expected to further advance into the remaining parts of the central Arabian Sea, the south Arabian Sea, the Lakshadweep area, some parts of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, and the Southwest Bay of Bengal within the next three days. The monsoon season is crucial for India, as it brings in three-quarters of the country’s annual rainfall and is a lifeline for agriculture.

The southwest monsoon is expected to arrive in Kerala on May 31, signaling the timely onset of the rainy season in Mumbai. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts that monsoon rains will commence in the metro city around June 10. The monsoon’s arrival in Kerala indicates a possible normal start for Mumbai, and the absence of cyclones in the Arabian Sea or Bay of Bengal further favors this likelihood.