The rainfall brought down temperatures marginally, offering some respite to residents. As per IMD, Karnal recorded a maximum temperature of 32°C on Saturday (June 28), which fell to 27°C on Sunday morning following the rain.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an alert, warning of heavy rain in many parts of western, central, eastern, and southern India over the next few days.
Mumbai welcomed the monsoon with heavy rains and cloudy skies on Monday. The IMD has issued orange to red alerts warning of continued moderate to heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and strong winds. Rain and rising temperatures are expected to persist into early June.
Mumbai experienced heavy rain on Monday, with several areas recording significant rainfall. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast moderate rains to continue over Mumbai and other regions in the coming hours, signaling ongoing monsoon activity across the area.
Speaking to ANI on Friday, IMD scientist Akhil Srivastava pointed out that southern India, especially the states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka, will experience persistent rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds for the next five days.
Looking ahead, the IMD forecast indicates the possibility of light to moderate rain in the plains and mid-hill regions from May 5 to May 8, while higher reaches are likely to witness snowfall. These weather activities are expected to persist over the next 4 to 5 days.
Several parts of Lucknow and Kanpur city in Uttar Pradesh received a fresh spell of light rainfall on Thursday morning, bringing a little respite from soaring temperature.
Himachal Pradesh has experienced heavy rain and snowfall over the past two days. Due to an approaching western disturbance, IMD forecasts more precipitation, including rain, snow, and thunderstorms, from March 3.
Seven teams of 4 Battalion NDRF, including 2 canines (30 rescuers per team), have been mobilised in wake of heavy to very heavy rainfall activity predicted by the Regional Metrological Centre in some parts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry from 26th November to 28th November.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted heavy rainfall for Himachal Pradesh over the next three days. An orange alert has been specifically issued for August 7 and 8, signalling the potential for severe weather conditions in the region.