The monsoon, after a slight delay, is now rapidly advancing. It entered eastern Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan on Wednesday, triggering rainfall in over 20 states across the country. The IMD predicts significant rainfall activity in several states over the coming days.
Pre-monsoon conditions are already visible in numerous states, including Delhi. The monsoon is expected to hit Delhi-NCR between June 20 and 23. Today, Delhi will likely see cloudy skies and moderate rain, with the wet weather extending until June 25. The possibility of thunderstorms and lightning also exists.
**Regional Weather Summaries**
Eastern UP is experiencing rainfall following the monsoon’s arrival. Strong gusty winds are also expected. The monsoon is projected to encompass the entirety of Uttar Pradesh within the next three to four days. Over the next 24 hours, coastal Karnataka, West Bengal, parts of Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, eastern Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Gujarat, Konkan, and Goa could see light to moderate rainfall, with some areas experiencing heavy downpours. Light to moderate rainfall is also anticipated in parts of Bihar and Odisha.
Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan, the Western Himalayan region, and Lakshadweep are also predicted to receive light to moderate rainfall. Light rainfall is possible in interior Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Vidarbha.