Orange alert in multiple states; IMD issues multi-hazard warning and advisory for people

In south India, especially in Kerala and its Mahe region, is seeing heavy to very heavy rainfall. The monsoon is already showing its full strength in these areas, bringing relief from the summer heat.

Several northern states including Haryana, Delhi, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, and western Uttar Pradesh are likely to experience strong winds up to 60 kmph and thundersqualls.

Multi Hazard Warning (02.06.2025)

Heavy to Very Heavy Rainfall very likely at isolated places over Arunachal Pradesh, Assam & Meghalaya and Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura.

Heavy Rainfall very likely at isolated places over East Rajasthan, Kerala & Mahe and Sub Himalayan… pic.twitter.com/kOmgFx9XGL

— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) June 2, 2025

In states like Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Jharkhand, thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds (up to 50 kmph) are expected. Similar weather is likely in the Jammu-Kashmir-Ladakh region and parts of the Northeast.

East Rajasthan, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, and Sikkim are on alert for heavy rainfall in some areas.

Gujarat, coastal Andhra Pradesh, interior Karnataka, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu (including Puducherry and Karaikal) may witness thunderstorms with lightning and mild gusty winds up to 30–40 kmph. West Rajasthan is also likely to see dust storms, a common occurrence in the region before monsoon fully sets in.

The IMD has also warned of multiple risks associated with the inclement weather, including:

📌 Uprooting of large trees and snapping of branches
📌 Damage to standing crops, banana and papaya plantations
📌 Disruption of power and communication lines
📌 Injuries to people and cattle due to hail
📌 Minor to moderate damage to kutcha houses, walls, and huts
📌 Flying of loose objects due to strong winds

As part of its advisory, the IMD has urged people in affected regions to take the following precautions:

📌 Stay indoors, keep windows and doors closed
📌 Avoid travel, especially during severe weather
📌 Seek shelter away from trees and open fields
📌 Unplug electrical and electronic appliances
📌 Leave water bodies immediately
📌 Monitor weather updates and be prepared to move to safer locations if conditions worsen