The southwest monsoon is strengthening throughout India, with forecasts indicating that Friday, June 26, will be marked by a significant contrast between intense rainfall and persistent heat, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Heavy rainfall is anticipated primarily in Assam and Meghalaya, where the IMD predicts heavy to very heavy precipitation in isolated areas.

In addition to Assam and Meghalaya, heavy rain is also expected in several states including Arunachal Pradesh, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Odisha, Telangana, coastal Andhra Pradesh, coastal Karnataka, Konkan, Goa, and Madhya Maharashtra. The forecast attributes this weather pattern to moist winds from the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal, which rise over hills, leading to cloud formation and subsequent precipitation.

The increased rainfall poses significant hazards, particularly in the northeastern and Himalayan regions where the risks of flash floods and landslides are heightened.

Storms and Lightning Forecasted for Several Regions

The IMD has issued warnings of thundersqualls in Bihar, with wind speeds potentially reaching between 50 to 60 kmph. Forecasts indicate that Assam and Meghalaya may experience the heaviest rainfall on Friday, further elevating the likelihood of flooding and landslides in hilly areas. Thunderstorms, accompanied by lightning and gusty winds, are also expected across various states, including Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Sikkim, Andhra Pradesh, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Lightning is expected to pose a significant threat, particularly in regions where heavy rainfall is not occurring. In many instances, lightning can become the primary risk during storm events.

As the monsoon progresses, the pattern of rainfall remains inconsistent, with some locales receiving cooling rain, while others endure oppressive heat. East Uttar Pradesh, for instance, continues to experience a heat-wave warning, and the IMD has suggested that these conditions could persist for an extended period.

Heatwave Conditions and Coastal Precautions

Despite the anticipated rainfall, some areas are not expected to receive immediate relief from the heat. On June 24, Banda in Uttar Pradesh recorded a significant temperature of 44.2 degrees Celsius, marking the highest temperature in the country on that date. The current weather conditions exemplify typical monsoon behaviour, where rain can relieve certain areas while others remain hot and uncomfortable.

The IMD has also issued alerts regarding squally weather conditions in the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal. This includes regions off the coasts of Maharashtra and Goa, parts of southern Gujarat, northern Odisha, as well as the northwest Bay of Bengal, which is particularly critical for fishermen and maritime operations.

Looking ahead, the IMD forecasts that the monsoon is likely to advance further into Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh in the upcoming days, enhancing the likelihood of wet weather across these states.

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