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North India Monsoon Arrives: Relief from Scorching Heat?
29 Jun
Summary
- Monsoon conditions are favorable for advancement into northern states.
- Delhi recorded its warmest morning in two years on Sunday.
- Heatwave to severe heatwave conditions persist in parts of UP.
Monsoon conditions are becoming favorable for further advancement across northern Indian states, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Over the next five to six days, the monsoon is expected to cover more areas of the North Arabian Sea, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. This comes after an unusually hot spell and a delayed start to the monsoon season.
Delhi, on Sunday, recorded its warmest morning in two years, with the minimum temperature settling at 31.1 degrees Celsius. Heatwave conditions prevailed, and the "feels-like" temperature reached approximately 50.7 degrees Celsius. Thunderstorms accompanied by rain are forecast for Monday in the capital.
Meanwhile, heatwave conditions, potentially severe, are likely to persist in parts of Uttar Pradesh on June 28 and 29. Cities like Prayagraj recorded high temperatures, with Lucknow also experiencing a significantly above-normal maximum. Isolated thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds are possible in eastern Uttar Pradesh.
In other parts of Northwest India, Himachal Pradesh is expected to experience wet weather until July 4 due to a fresh western disturbance. Jammu and Kashmir are forecast to receive pre-monsoon showers on June 29, with isolated heavy rain and thunderstorms anticipated.
