The monthly rainfall over the country is most likely to be normal (94 to 106 percent) and within positive side of the normal. According to IMD, most areas in central India, adjoining south peninsula, eastern India and some parts of Northeast and Northwest India will receive normal and above normal rainfall in July. Overall country should expect normal or above normal maximum temperatures with exception of northwest and peninsular regions where the maximum temperatures will be below normal. India experienced overall 10 percent deficit due to the delayed onset of monsoon after June 15 and should expect to normalise it in the next month
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Monsoon 2023 Highlights:Northwest records surplus of rainfall, while northeast receives deficit
IMD report says the northwestern regions have recorded 42 percent surplus rainfall. All the states in northwest received normal or above normal rainfall. Eastern and north eastern states have, on the other hand, received 18 percent deficit rainfall, according to IMD. The states of West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand have received the 18 percent deficit in June.
Monsoon 2023 Live Updates: Northwestern parts of India to receive rainfall on Saturday, says IMD
The Northwestern states of Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan should expect rainfall from tomorrow, according to IMD predictions
Bihar will continue to receive heavy rains for next two days, says IMD
IMD predicted that Bihar and other northeastern parts will continue to experience heavy rains in next few days. They said, Maharashtra is likelysee a drop in rainfall from tomorrow. Northeastern parts of Madhya Pradesh that have been receiving heavy rains due to formation of low pressure area will see low rainfall in coming month, whereas Rajasthan should expect below normal rainfall in July.
Monsoon 2023 Live Update:Flood-like situation arises in low-lying areas in Bihar
Torrential rain and waterlogging has led to a flood-like situation in various loe-lying areas of Bihar. Araria, Purnea, Madhepura, Saharsa, Jamui, Katihar, and Banka districts of Bihar experienced water accumulation due to heavy rainfall. IMD reports, the state capital Patna received 53.45 mm of rainfall, while Raniganj recorded 90.8 mm. Other districts such as Purnea (77.5 mm), Madhepura (75 mm), Saharsa (68.8 mm), Jamui (67.3 mm), Purnea (67 mm), Katihar (64.5 mm), and Banka (56 mm) also received significant rainfall. The districts of Arwal, Bhojpur, Buxar, Gaya, Jamui, Muzaffarpur, Nalanda, Nawada, Patna, Rohtas, Saran, and Vaishali have received warning for light to moderate thunderstorms.
Monsoon 2023 Live Updates: IMD shares expected impact of rains in Delhi and adjoining areas
IMD shared that Delhi-NCR and adjoining areas should expect slippery roads and traffic disruption, waterlogging in low-lying areas and ocassional reduction in visibility. They have suggested people to follow traffic advisories issued in this regard, avoid staying in vulnerable structure, staying indoors and avoid travel if possible.
Monsoon 2023 Live Updates: Water levels rises in lakes surrounding Mumbai
Mumbai has been experiencing regular showers since the onset of southwest monsoon on June 25. IMD reported that 95percent rainfall recorded this month in last six days. The aggregate water stock of reservoirs around Mumbai was 7.26 per cent on June 28, which has now gone up to 10.88 per cent, they said. In the 24 hours, Mumbai, its eastern suburbs and western suburbs received an average rainfall of 31 mm, 45 mm and 61 mm respectively, an official said today
Monsoon 2023 Live Updates:Mumbai rains affect road traffic
As incessant rains lash Mumbai and neighbouring areas, the city experienced road traffic due to waterlogging on Friday. Officials said, the local trains have remained largely unaffected but some routes experienced delays of few minutes. The city has been getting moderate to heavy showers since early morning and the intensity of rainfall is more in the suburbs, which resulted in waterlogging at some locations, said officials
Monsoon 2023 Live Updates: Delhi-NCR to receive light to moderate rain in next 2 hours
RWFC tweeted that light to moderate rain is likely to occur in Delhi and adjoining areas of NCR ( Ghaziabad, Indirapuram, Noida, Dadri, Manesar) Gannaur, Bawal (Haryana) Kandhla, Modinagar, Gulaoti, Siyana, Sambhal, Sikandrabad, Bulandshahar, Jahangirabad, Anupshahar, Bahajoi, Shikarpur, Khurja, Pahasu, Debai, Narora, Gabhana, Jattari, Atrauli, Khair, Aligarh, Iglas, Sikandra Rao, Hathras (U.P.) Bhiwari, Tizara (Rajasthan) during next 2 hours. The areas will experience intermittent rains in isolated places
Monsoon 2023 Live Updates: Rainfall with thunderstorms expected over the weekend in Chennai
On June 29 evening, the southern parts of Chennai were soaked by rain showers, leading to local flooding. More downpouris expected this weekend, with thunderstorms and moderate rains forecasted. (Agencies)
Monsoon 2023 Live Updates: Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan will receive rainfall tomorrow
Monsoon to take over the remaining parts of Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan in the next 24 hours. Light to moderate rain is possible over Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Jharkhand, Northeast India, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, east Rajasthan, West Madhya Pradesh, and Delhi.(Skymet)
Monsoon 2023 Live Updates: IMD issues orange alert for Sikkim, West Bengal, Meghalaya, and Arunachal Pradesh
IMD said heavy isolated downpour is expected in the Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim, Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh until July 4. The weather authority has issued an orange alert for these areas for the period.
Monsoon 2023 Live Updates: Badrinath highway reopens after 17 hours, pilgrims relieved
Badrinath national highway reopens for traffic after over 17 hours of being blocked due to a landslide triggered by heavy rain in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district. Hundreds of pilgrims were stranded on the highway while they were on their way to Badrinath and Hemkund Sahib. (PTI)
Monsoon 2023 Live Updates: Rain showers expected in parts of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh in the next few hours
IMD said, recent satellite imagery shows light to moderate rainfall is expected inSaurashtra & Kutch, south Gujarat Region & North Konkan, Northwest Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh & adjoining areas of East Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal & Sikkim, North Haryana and Jammu & Kashmir. Patna Radar also shows moderate to intense spells over Bihar during next 3 hours.
