The southwest monsoon continued to progress into additional areas of eastern India, with heavy rainfall ongoing in Kerala and parts of the southern peninsula on Friday. Concurrently, heatwave conditions were observed in regions including Rajasthan, Vidarbha, Telangana, and Marathwada, highlighting the diverse weather conditions across the nation.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the monsoon expanded into more regions of West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Odisha on June 12. Jaisalmer in Rajasthan recorded the highest temperature in the country at 46 degrees Celsius. Heatwave conditions are expected to persist in Vidarbha until June 16, in Telangana and Marathwada until June 13, and in southwest Rajasthan until June 13.

Kerala and Karnataka Under Rain Alert

The IMD has predicted heavy rainfall for Kerala on June 13 and 14, indicating that the southwest monsoon remains active in the state. Thunderstorm activity, along with lightning and gusty winds, is also anticipated across parts of Kerala and neighboring coastal Karnataka.

Maharashtra to Experience Thunderstorms, Continued Heat in Vidarbha

Thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds of 40-50 km/h, potentially reaching up to 60 km/h, are expected in parts of Maharashtra, particularly in Konkan, Madhya Maharashtra, and Marathwada. The IMD has issued warnings for thunderstorms and lightning in isolated areas of South Madhya Maharashtra and Marathwada on June 13, while heatwave conditions are likely to continue in isolated pockets of Marathwada and Vidarbha until June 16.

Rainfall Influenced by Bay System in Bihar and Bengal

Rainfall in Bihar and West Bengal is being driven by a trough and associated weather systems over the Bay of Bengal. The IMD forecasts widespread rainfall in Gangetic West Bengal until June 15, with thunderstorms and winds of 40-50 km/h, gusting up to 60 km/h, likely until June 16.

Tarakeswar in Gangetic West Bengal recorded 9 cm of rain, Malda in sub-Himalayan West Bengal received 7 cm, and Pranpur in Bihar’s Katihar district noted 8 cm of rainfall. The southern districts of Bengal, including Kolkata, are expected to experience light to moderate rainfall over the upcoming week.

Relief from Extreme Heat in Delhi with Thunderstorms

In Delhi, thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds of 40-50 km/h, reaching up to 60 km/h, are anticipated on June 13. The maximum temperature in the national capital is expected to range between 36-38°C on June 13 and 37-39°C from June 14-15, with minimum temperatures around 22-24°C.

Thunderstorms Expected in Punjab, Uttarakhand, and Western Himalayan Region

Thunderstorm activity is forecasted to continue across parts of Punjab, Haryana, Uttarakhand, and surrounding areas. Earlier this week, severe thunderstorms resulted in squall winds reaching 111 km/h in Sangrur, 89 km/h in Kaithal, and 74 km/h in Agra, marking some of the strongest wind speeds recorded in north India.

The IMD has predicted thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds over areas in Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, and western Uttar Pradesh, with wind speeds of 40-50 km/h and gusts up to 60 km/h in isolated locations.

Rain and Thunderstorms Forecast for Himachal Pradesh

The IMD’s Meteorological Centre in Shimla has predicted light to moderate rain with thunderstorms, lightning, and winds of 40-50 km/h over Shimla and nearby areas on June 13. Similar weather conditions are expected across various parts of the state, while the higher regions of Lahaul-Spiti, Kinnaur, Chamba, Kangra, Kullu, and Shimla districts are likely to receive precipitation.

For the week ending June 18, light to moderate rain or snow is anticipated in many areas across Himachal Pradesh on June 12 and 13, with some precipitation expected in a few places during the remainder of the week. Maximum temperatures are predicted to stay between 17-26°C in high hills, 35-38°C in mid-hills, and 36-42°C in low hills and plains. The state weather office has also warned of above-normal heatwave days in many parts of the low hills, plains, and adjacent mid-hill regions during June, even as higher elevations continue to receive rainfall.