Monsoon arrives in Kerala as heatwave continues to grip other parts of India
The monsoon's advance is expected to provide some respite from the intense heatwave conditions, particularly in northern India, where the heat has been relentless.
Visitors at the Marine Drive seafront amid heatwave conditions, in Mumbai. (PTI Photo)
The much-awaited southwest monsoon has finally arrived over Kerala, signalling the start of the crucial four month rainy season from June to September. This annual phenomenon, responsible for more than 70% of India’s rainfall, has advanced into most parts of Northeast India, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
The arrival of the monsoon couldn’t have come at a better time. On Wednesday, Delhi sweltered under the highest-ever recorded temperature of 52 degrees Celsius. The monsoon’s advance is expected to provide some respite from the intense heatwave conditions, particularly in northern India, where the heat has been relentless.
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Here’s what the weather looks like in different parts of the country
Northeast: A cyclonic circulation over Northeast Assam will bring light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds (30-40 kmph) over the next week. According to IMD bulletin, heavy rainfall is expected in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, and Sikkim for the next five days. Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura will also see heavy downpours for the next 24 hours, according to IMD.
Kerala: moThe weather department has issued a heavy rainfall alert for the next 5 days in Kerala. Similar weather conditions are expected in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands from May 31 to June 3, and in Tamil Nadu and South Interior Karnataka from June 1 to 3.
Other Regions: Strong surface winds (30-40 kmph) will affect the Andaman and Nicobar Islands today and tomorrow, and will sweep across Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Rayalaseema, and Karnataka from May 31 to June 3. The IMD bulletin also forecasts light rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning is expected over Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh until June 3, and in Jammu-Kashmir-Ladakh until May 31. Northwest India will experience light rain from May 30 to June 3, while Rajasthan will deal with dust storms from May 31 to June 3. Gujarat will also face strong surface winds today and tomorrow.
Temperature
According to the IMD bulletin, heatwave continues to grip several parts of India. Severe heat wave conditions are expected in Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, West Rajasthan, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Odisha today. East Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh, Jammu, Himachal Pradesh, and other parts of Northwest and Central India will endure the extreme heat from today until June 1.
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Hot and humid weather is predicted for Konkan and Goa today and tomorrow, while Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh will experience warm nights tonight.
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