With the monsoon picking up pace after a two-week pause, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued rain alerts for parts of north and south India. On Sunday, the weather department shared that the monsoon conditions have strengthened to provide windfall relief from an extreme heatwave. They issued red alerts for heavy rainfall in Kerala, Karnataka and Mumbai as well. Scroll on to know more.
IMD Issues Red Alert For Heavy Rains In Kerala & Karnataka
IMD has issued a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall in five districts of Kerala. These districts are Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod. They have forecast intense rain at isolated places in Kerala, urging people to remain indoors and take precautions. The alert also prompted closure of all educational institutions in 11 districts. A similar red alert was also issued for parts of Karnataka and Goa. Authorities warned of very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall at different areas of these states.
Some Relief For Delhi, Orange Alert For Mumbai
Mumbai woke up to heavy rainfall on Monday, leading to waterlogging in several areas across the city. According to the IMD’s seven-day forecast, heavy showers are expected to persist, especially in South Mumbai and parts of the western suburbs. An orange alert has been issued, warning of localised flooding and potential traffic disruptions.
Rain showers are expected to bring some much-needed relief to Delhi-NCR as well. Cloudy skies will provide some relief from the heat in the national capital, although warnings remained for hot and humid conditions. There is also a possibility of scattered thunderstorms and rain between June 16 and 19. These weather changes are expected to bring further respite, with maximum temperatures likely to drop to around 36°C by June 20 due to continued rainfall and overcast skies. The IMD has forecast that the monsoon is expected to arrive in Delhi by June 25.
What’s the weather like in your city? Let us know in the comments.
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