Weather Update: There is welcome news for those enduring scorching heat and high humidity. The monsoon has now gained full momentum across the country. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), heavy rainfall is expected in most parts of the country over the next 4 to 5 days, coinciding with the start of July. The IMD has issued alerts for 23 states. During this period, some areas may also experience strong winds reaching speeds of up to 75 km/h.
Meteorologists state that several major weather systems are currently active across the country. A new low-pressure area is forming over the Bay of Bengal, while a cyclonic circulation persists over eastern Bihar. Additionally, a new Western Disturbance is set to affect northwest India starting July 2. Due to these factors, heavy rainfall is anticipated across the country, from the north to the south.
Weather Outlook for Delhi-NCR and UP
In Delhi-NCR, the start of July could bring heavy rain and thunderstorms, accompanied by winds blowing at 60–70 km/h. Temperatures are expected to drop to 31°C, providing relief from the heat.
The monsoon has fully covered Uttar Pradesh. Alerts have been issued for heavy rain and squally winds reaching 75 km/h in several districts, including Agra, Mathura, Kanpur, Varanasi, and Gorakhpur.
Weather in Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal
Heavy rain and winds blowing at 60–65 km/h are forecast for several districts in Bihar, including Patna, Muzaffarpur, and Purnia.
Moderate to heavy rainfall is expected in several areas of Jharkhand—including Ranchi, Dhanbad, and Jamshedpur—which could lead to a rise in river water levels.
Due to the weather system forming over the Bay of Bengal, heavy rain and strong winds are likely in several districts of West Bengal, including Kolkata, Purulia, and Nadia.
Weather Update for Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan
Heavy rain alerts have been issued for several districts in Madhya Pradesh, including Bhopal, Vidisha, and Khandwa. Flood-like conditions may arise in some areas.
Several districts in Rajasthan—including Jaipur, Kota, and Udaipur—could witness heavy rainfall accompanied by winds blowing at speeds of 40–50 km/h.
Situation in Punjab and Haryana
Due to an active Western Disturbance starting July 2, an alert has been issued for strong storms and heavy rain across various parts of both states, including Amritsar, Ludhiana, Ambala, and Karnal. This will benefit farmers.
Rain in Mumbai and South India?
Good rainfall is expected in Mumbai over the next few days, and a ‘Yellow Alert’ has been issued for the city.
Meanwhile, rainy weather will continue across South India—specifically in Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh—leading to a drop in temperatures.
