Large parts of eastern, northeastern and southern India are likely to receive widespread rainfall on Saturday, June 27, even as intense heatwave conditions continue to grip isolated parts of Uttar Pradesh, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
The forecast comes as the southwest monsoon continues its gradual advance across the country.
The IMD said conditions remain favourable for the monsoon to progress further into more parts of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, the remaining areas of Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Bihar, besides parts of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand over the next three to four days.
HEAVY RAINS EXPECTED IN NORTH, SOUTH, EAST
The IMD has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall over Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim, with isolated spells of extremely heavy rain.
Assam and Meghalaya are also expected to witness heavy to very heavy rainfall on Saturday.
Heavy rainfall is also likely at isolated places in Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Coastal Karnataka, Kerala and Mahe, Konkan and Goa, parts of Karnataka, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal, besides Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura.
Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds reaching 40-50 kmph are likely over several parts of the country, including Bihar, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Uttarakhand and Delhi.
Jharkhand may also witness thundersqualls with wind speeds reaching as high as 50-60 kmph.
The southwest monsoon normally covers most parts of India by early July and is vital for the country’s agriculture, replenishing reservoirs and meeting nearly 70% of India’s annual rainfall.
UTTAR PRADESH TO STAY HOT
Despite the advancing monsoon, heatwave conditions are expected to persist over isolated parts of West Uttar Pradesh, while East Uttar Pradesh may continue to experience severe heatwave conditions. Hot and humid weather is also likely over isolated pockets of Odisha.
The IMD has advised residents in heatwave-affected areas to avoid prolonged exposure to the sun, stay hydrated and take precautions against heat-related illnesses.
The weather office has also warned that intense rainfall could trigger localised flooding, waterlogging in low-lying areas, reduced visibility and traffic disruptions in urban centres.
There is also a risk of landslides in vulnerable hilly regions and damage to standing crops and weak structures in isolated places.
Monsoon is slowly beginning to cover much of the country, but some regions continue to wait for rain and relief. Saturday’s weather is expected to retell the same story.
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