IMD forecasts increased rainfall in Goa, Karnataka and Maharashtra; heatwave conditions in these Indian states

The IMD has announced a notable increase in rainfall activity along the coastal regions of Karnataka and Maharashtra starting June 8. According to the forecast, heavy rainfall is expected to impact several states. Goa, Karnataka, Assam, Meghalaya, West Bengal, and Sikkim are all anticipated to experience heavy rain until June 10. In Kerala, heavy rainfall is forecasted for June 9, with the IMD issuing an orange alert for Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasargod districts today. Additionally, a yellow alert is in place for Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad, and Malappuram districts. Andhra Pradesh and Telangana are expected to experience rainfall on June 9 and 10.

Madhya Pradesh will witness rainfall and strong winds in some parts. An orange alert has been issued for Barwani, Khargone, Khandwa, Indore, Dewas, Dhar, Betul, Ujjain, Jhabua, and Alirajpur districts. Meanwhile, Delhi will have a partly cloudy sky with chances of dust storms or thunderstorms, accompanied by light rain. A yellow alert has been issued for the national capital, with maximum and minimum temperatures expected to be around 42°C and 29°C, respectively. The weather change is due to a fresh western disturbance, providing relief from the recent heatwave.

In Mumbai, residents will experience a partly cloudy sky with light rain and thunderstorms. The IMD forecasts maximum and minimum temperatures of approximately 35°C and 29°C, respectively. The city is poised to see the onset of the monsoon between June 9 and 10, marking a significant change in the weather pattern.

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Heatwave conditions are predicted in several regions, prompting the IMD to issue alerts. Northeast Madhya Pradesh and Jharkhand will experience isolated heatwave conditions from June 8 to 11, while Bihar is expected to face heatwave conditions on June 9 and 10. Similar conditions are forecasted in Odisha, Punjab, and Haryana from June 9 to 11. In Uttar Pradesh, certain regions will face heatwave to severe heatwave conditions from June 8 to 11.

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Residents in the affected areas are advised to stay updated with the latest weather forecasts and take necessary precautions. The IMD continues to monitor the situation and will provide updates as needed.