The Indian Meteorological Department has warned in its latest forecast that eastern and northwestern India will remain in the grip of intense heat for the next 3-4 days. Apart from this, heavy rains are expected in Northeast India, majorly in West Bengal and Sikkim.
Heatwave Red Alert Zones
Eastern Uttar Pradesh: June 13 - June 16
Bihar: Until June 13
Western Uttar Pradesh: June 13 - June 16
Jharkhand: June 13 - June 14
Severe Heatwave Conditions
Uttar Pradesh: June 13 - June 16
Gangetic West Bengal: Same period as Uttar Pradesh
Delhi, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Chandigarh, and Haryana: For a few days
Odisha, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu: Today
Northwest Rajasthan, Northeastern Rajasthan, and Northeastern Madhya Pradesh: June 13 and June 14
According to the IMD weather bulletin, heatwave red alert zones have been re-issued in eastern Uttar Pradesh from June 13 to June 16, Bihar till June 13 and western Uttar Pradesh from June 13 to June 16. Jharkhand has also been added to the red alert zone for two days from June 13 to June 14. Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh has been warned of severe heatwave conditions from June 13 to June 16. Gangetic West Bengal will experience intense heat during the same period. Delhi, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Chandigarh and Haryana will also experience intense heat for a few days. Odisha, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu will experience hot weather today. On the other hand, northwest Rajasthan, northeastern Rajasthan and northeastern Madhya Pradesh are expected to experience intense heat on June 13 and June 14.
Status of the Southwest Monsoon
Advanced into some areas of Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, and Telangana
Expected to reach coastal Andhra Pradesh, some areas of Odisha, and northwestern Bay of Bengal in the next 2-3 days
The weather department has also observed that the southwest monsoon has advanced into some areas of Maharashtra, some areas of Chhattisgarh and Telangana. It is expected to reach coastal Andhra Pradesh, some areas of Odisha and northwestern Bay of Bengal in the next 2-3 days.
IMD Issues a Heavy Rainfall Warning
Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, and Sikkim: Scattered to heavy rainfall for four days
Sikkim and Sub-Himalayan West Bengal: Extremely heavy rainfall today
Meghalaya and Assam: Heavy rainfall on June 15
Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand, Gangetic West Bengal, and Vidarbha: Moderate rainfall with lightning and thunderstorms over the coming four days
The weather agency has observed two cyclonic circulations, one over northeast Assam and adjoining areas and the other over Bangladesh and adjoining areas at lower tropospheric levels. As a result of this weather pattern, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim will receive scattered to heavy rainfall for four days. Extremely heavy rainfall is also forecast over Sikkim and Sub-Himalayan West Bengal today, while Meghalaya and Assam will also receive heavy rainfall on June 15. Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand, Gangetic West Bengal and Vidarbha may receive moderate rainfall with lightning and thunderstorms over the coming four days.
