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India Faces Weather Whiplash: Floods, Dust, and Heat!
22 Jun
Summary
- Northeast India braces for extreme rainfall; Assam and Meghalaya see record levels.
- Rajasthan anticipates dust storms with winds reaching 40-60 kph.
- Eastern Uttar Pradesh faces persistent heatwave conditions until June 24.
India is currently under the grip of a sharply divided weather system. The Northeast region, particularly Assam and Meghalaya, is experiencing record-breaking rainfall, prompting an Amber Alert for extreme weather. These areas are receiving over 50 cm of rain in 24 hours, increasing flood risks.
In contrast, Rajasthan is under a dust storm alert, with winds expected to reach 40-60 kph. This phenomenon is driven by high surface temperatures and strong wind activity. Simultaneously, parts of North India, including eastern Uttar Pradesh, are expected to endure heatwave conditions until June 24.
The southwest monsoon is advancing and is anticipated to cover Maharashtra, Telangana, Odisha, Jharkhand, and Bihar by approximately June 23. Increased rainfall activity is also expected along the west coast, including Konkan and Goa.
Major cities like Delhi NCR may experience thunderstorms and winds up to 60 kmph. Mumbai is predicted to be hot and humid with chances of showers, while Kolkata braces for thunderstorms and showers. Chennai and Bengaluru anticipate scattered thunderstorms, and Hyderabad may see isolated afternoon storms.
