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The updated nowcast suggests moderate to intense spells of rain in these regions over the next three hours, posing risks of flash floods, landslides, and waterlogging.
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The Meteorological Centre said a low-pressure area is likely to form over the north Bay of Bengal in the next 24 hours under the influence of an upper-air cyclonic circulation
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Mohapatra cautioned that September could bring landslides and flash floods in Uttarakhand, while normal life in south Haryana, Delhi, and north Rajasthan may also be affected by intense rainfall.
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Moderate to high flash flood risk likely over a few watersheds and neighbourhoods of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
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Monsoon Update: Relentless rains pounded large parts of Jammu on Tuesday, causing havoc in the region that witnessed landslides, inundation of low-lying areas and the washing away of several roads and bridges
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Punjab Rain: The meteorological department has also predicted more rain in the coming days
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A bridge over the Sahar Khad river near the Jammu-Pathankot Highway in Jammu and Kashmir's (J-K) Kathua has been damaged after the river began flowing in spate due to continuous rains in the region.
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Officials said a red nowcast warning remains valid for the next two hours, predicting intense downpours of more than 15 mm per hour accompanied by thunderstorms across most districts of Jammu and Kashmir
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Himachal Pradesh Rain: The SDMA warned that with monsoon conditions still active, the risk of further landslides and flash floods remains high, urging people to avoid unnecessary travel and to stay alert to official advisories
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Delhi Rain: The IMD has predicted rainfall with gusty winds in areas including Civil Lines, Red Fort, Lajpat Nagar, Narela, Bawana, Alipur and ITO on Saturday evening and Sunday.
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The country received above normal rainfall in the first half of the monsoon season i.e June and July, with some states, especially Himachal Pradesh, experiencing flash floods.
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The India Meteorological Department, on Saturday evening, has upgraded its rain alert status in Ernakulam, Idukki, and Thrissur districts from 'orange' to 'red'.
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The country gauges 28 cm of rainfall on average in July. Mohapatra said there is a high chance of heavy rainfall in central India and the adjoining southern peninsula
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The monsoon, the lifeblood of India's nearly $4 trillion economy, delivers almost 70% of the rainfall needed to water farms and replenish aquifers and reservoirs
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IMD has said that weather conditions are favourable for the monsoon to advance into more parts of Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi.
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued heatwave warnings for Delhi and surrounding areas, forecasting temperatures to rise above 45°C. On Monday, Delhi’s Ayanagar recorded 45.3°C, while Sri Ganganagar in Rajasthan saw a scorching 47.3°C. Similar extreme heat is affecting Haryana and Punjab, with Sirsa at 46.4°C and Samrala at 46.1°C. The IMD expects continued heatwave conditions in northwest India over the next four days. Hot and humid weather is also impacting parts of Bihar, coastal Andhra Pradesh, and Gangetic West Bengal. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall is predicted for Assam, Meghalaya, and coastal Karnataka, providing a stark contrast to the north’s dry heat. Nighttime temperatures remain high in Delhi, Punjab, and Haryana, offering little relief. However, a shift in weather is expected in Delhi from Thursday, with light rain and thunderstorms anticipated. The IMD forecasts no heatwave-like conditions in the capital from Thursday until at least June 15.
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The weather body also forecast thunderstorms and strong winds reaching speeds of 30-40 km/h, bringing some relief to Delhi residents suffering from the heat
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Mumbai experienced its earliest-ever monsoon onset on Monday, breaking multiple weather records. The monsoon typically arrives around June 11, but this year it arrived weeks early. Alongside this, the city recorded unprecedented May rainfall, with Colaba logging 439 mm, surpassing a century-old record from 1918. Santacruz also recorded significant rainfall at 272 mm. In just one hour, Nariman Point received 104 mm, though IMD classified it as an 'intense rain spell,' not a cloudburst. The heavy showers exposed the city's lack of preparedness, causing waterlogging in new areas, including the Acharya Atre Chowk Metro station and Mantralaya. Train and flight services were disrupted, with over 68 train services cancelled and multiple flights diverted. Several incidents of building damage, road cracks, and tree falls were reported. A yellow alert has been issued for Mumbai, highlighting the potential for continued adverse weather. The event underscores the need for improved urban flood resilience.
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With the southwest monsoon arriving over a week early—the earliest in 16 years—markets are weighing its potential to boost rural demand and consumption-led sectors
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Early monsoon would translate in early sowing by farmers in the upcoming Kharif season, however, the geospatial as well as time spread of the rainfall will be crucial to track, given the erratic pattern seen in recent years.
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Heavy rain lashed Mumbai late Sunday, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue red and orange alerts for several city areas and suburbs. The downpour led to waterlogging and traffic disruptions. IMD forecasted continued light to moderate rainfall through early Monday, with a generally cloudy sky and heavy rain expected for the day. Temperatures were predicted to range between 24°C and 31°C. A low-pressure area over south Madhya Maharashtra is expected to move east and weaken. Widespread rainfall with thunderstorms and gusty winds is predicted in Konkan, Goa, and Madhya Maharashtra from May 25–27. Red alerts were issued for eight Mumbai weather stations, while Navi Mumbai, Thane, and Kalyan are on orange alert. Raigad is under a red alert, and Thane and Palghar under orange. Notably, the southwest monsoon arrived early in Maharashtra, the earliest in 35 years, and is expected to reach Mumbai and neighboring areas within three days.
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Rainfall along with thunderstorm and lightning are expected to lash Delhi-NCR in the next few hours.
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Rainfall alert: The orange alert has been issued for May 21-22, and the yellow alert has been issued for North Konkan, including Mumbai.
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This rainfall is part of a broader pre-monsoon trend observed in recent days. The IMD has issued a five-day weather outlook indicating that several states are likely to experience prolonged rain and thunderstorms.
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If the monsoon arrives in Kerala as expected, it will be the earliest onset over the Indian mainland since 2009, when it began on May 23.
