NEW DELHI: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds across several parts of the states on Tuesday, as weather conditions turn increasingly active ahead of a further advance of the southwest monsoon. The spell is expected to range from light showers in Delhi to moderate and heavy rainfall in hill states, eastern India and the Northeast. The weather office has also issued yellow alerts in multiple states, warning of thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds over the coming days as the monsoon steadily moves northwards.Delhi weather and yellow alertDelhi may get light rain and thunderstorms over the next few days, even as the monsoon is not expected to arrive before early July. A yellow alert has been issued for Tuesday and Wednesday for thunderstorms and gusty winds.
- Rain and thunderstorm activity likely over next 1–2 days
- Gusty winds expected during storm spells
- Temperatures likely to start dipping from Tuesday
- Maximum temperature may fall below 40°C by July 1
- Further drop expected to around 35°C by July 3
- Monsoon arrival in Delhi likely around July 4, if conditions remain favourable
IMD monsoon updateThe IMD said conditions are favourable for the further advance of the southwest monsoon into parts of the North Arabian Sea and several northern states, including Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, over the next two to three days.It added that the system is likely to continue its movement into Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh and southeast Rajasthan in the subsequent days, marking a steady northward progression over the next five to six days.Rain, thunderstorms and wind warning
- Thunderstorms and rain likely across several regions
- Yellow alerts issued in multiple states for storm activity
- Gusty winds of 30–40 kmph in several areas, and up to 50–60 kmph in Punjab and Haryana
- Lightning likely in isolated districts
- Rainfall activity expected to intensify from July 2 due to a western disturbance
State-wise forecastHimachal Pradesh (Yellow alert)Wet spell likely to continue till July 4. The IMD has issued a yellow alert for thunderstorms and gusty winds (30–40 kmph) in isolated areas between June 30 and July 4. A fresh western disturbance from July 2 may further intensify rainfall.Punjab and HaryanaScattered rainfall likely on July 1 and 2. Both states are expected to witness thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds (40–50 kmph, gusting up to 60 kmph) between July 1 and July 4.RajasthanModerate to heavy rainfall with thunderstorms likely in parts of the Kota and Udaipur divisions, with rainfall activity expected to increase across southeastern and eastern Rajasthan from July 2.BengalThunderstorms with gusty winds are likely to continue till July 3 in several districts.Kerala (Multiple yellow alerts)Yellow alerts have been issued in phases across several districts including Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod between June 30 and July 2. Authorities have warned of landslides, mudslides and flash floods in vulnerable areas.Northeast IndiaHeavy rainfall is likely to continue in Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim and adjoining northeastern regions, with risk of waterlogging and local flooding in several areas. Thunderstorm activity will remain active with intermittent heavy spells.Temperature
- Gradual dip in temperatures across northwest India
- Heatwave conditions likely to ease from Tuesday
- Maximum temperature in Delhi may fall below 40°C by July 1
- Further cooling expected up to 35°C by July 3
IMD’s latest forecast for the next few daysAccording to the IMD, rainfall and thunderstorm activity will continue across several regions over the coming days, with multiple yellow alerts in place, as monsoon conditions strengthen and a western disturbance approaches northwest India from July 2 onwards.
