The monsoon finally made its way into Uttar Pradesh on June 18, bringing much-needed relief after an 18-day heatwave. IMD warns of heavy rain between June 20 and 25, expecting above-normal rainfall for most regions in the state, while some eastern areas may see drier conditions.
Eastern winds from the Bay of Bengal have activated a pre-monsoon phase in Rajasthan, shifting the weather and bringing hopes of relief from harsh heatwaves. Udaipur, Kota, Jaipur, and Bharatpur expect thunderstorms, gusty winds, and cooler temperatures by mid-June.
Scorching June temperatures are gripping Uttarakhand, but relief is on the horizon as monsoon rains are likely after June 20. Nainital and Bageshwar could see showers, while Dehradun is reporting several rainy days and significant sunshine alongside high temperatures.
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Madhya Pradesh faces storm and rain warnings across several districts as thunderstorms hit, causing temperatures to swing between 29°C and 43°C. The monsoon's official arrival is still unannounced, but scattered showers continue to impact daily life. Locals are urged to stay alert for sudden weather shifts.
Delhi and NCR are bracing for a week of thunderstorms, strong winds of up to 100 kmph, and persistent rainfall as per IMD's yellow alert. The warnings come after recent storms disrupted infrastructure, as weather systems converge to bring much-needed relief from the heatwave but pose new risks.
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