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.

High Winds Prompt Advisories in Northern US, Impeding Driving

Multiple northern U.S. states, including Minnesota, Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Montana, are under wind advisories due to a cold front. The NWS warns that winds could reach 55 mph in Rapid City, South Dakota, with gusts up to 40 or 50 mph in other areas. Motorists are urged to exercise caution, especially in high-profile vehicles, as sudden wind gusts can cause loss of control.

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