Monsoon tracker: Bengaluru, Kolkata, Thane on IMD’s rainfall alert as Maharashtra braces for more heatwave days

Monsoon Tracker: Bengaluru, Kolkata, Thane Under Rainfall Alert as Maharashtra Faces Heatwave Looming

Theindiapostdaily.com – The monsoon tracker reveals a dynamic weather scenario across India, with states like Bengaluru, Kolkata, and Thane now under the India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) rainfall alert. This comes as Maharashtra prepares for an extended period of intense heatwave conditions. The Southwest Monsoon, which is currently progressing through Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, and parts of Odisha and South Chhattisgarh, is expected to bring heavy downpours to several regions. IMD has issued an orange alert for Rajasthan and Odisha on June 14, signaling the potential for intense rainfall. West Bengal and northeastern states are also in the spotlight, with the possibility of significant precipitation.

Regional Weather Forecasts and Rainfall Patterns

According to the latest monsoon tracker, the Andaman & Nicobar Islands may witness isolated heavy rainfall between June 14th and 15th. Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim are projected to see another wave of heavy downpours from June 17th to 18th. In contrast, the monsoon remains sluggish in some areas, leading to erratic rainfall distribution. The IMD has also highlighted that rain in Odisha is anticipated on June 14th, with the potential for very heavy showers in Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim on June 15th and 16th.

“Isolated heavy rainfall is expected over Jammu-Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit-Baltistan, Muzaffarabad, and Uttarakhand from June 14th to 19th. Himachal Pradesh will also face scattered rain during the same period,” the IMD noted.

Further, the monsoon tracker indicates that northeastern states such as Arunachal Pradesh will experience isolated heavy rains over the next two days. Assam and Meghalaya may see continuous wet spells until June 16th, while Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura are expected to see precipitation throughout the week. A second round of fresh rains is forecasted for Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, and Meghalaya from June 17th to 19th, signaling a possible stabilization of monsoon activity.

Heatwave Conditions Intensify in Maharashtra

As the monsoon struggles to provide consistent relief, Maharashtra is grappling with a prolonged heatwave. High maximum temperatures are projected in isolated pockets of Marathawada, Vidarbha, and central Maharashtra on June 14th and 15th, raising concerns about the region’s vulnerability. The heatwave is likely to persist, with hot and humid conditions affecting Odisha today and Konkan and Goa until June 16th. Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam may also experience elevated temperatures until June 15th.

On June 13th, Gujarat’s Bhavnagar hit 41.9°C, while Ahmedabad recorded 41.3°C. These temperatures are part of a broader trend across central India, northwest regions, and parts of Telangana, where maximums range from 36°C to 40°C. The monsoon tracker suggests that these heatwaves could intensify by June 17th, with northwest India potentially facing a 4–6°C rise in temperatures.

“El Nino conditions, which have developed in the equatorial Pacific Ocean over the past three years, may influence the Southwest Monsoon. These conditions, characterized by disrupted wind patterns, could lead to reduced rainfall,” the IMD stated.

Residents across northwest India are advised to prepare for a gradual temperature increase, with the monsoon tracker indicating that the region could see a 4–6°C spike by mid-June. Meanwhile, the national capital, Delhi, is under a different scenario. The IMD has deactivated the yellow alert for rainfall, predicting a steady rise in both maximum and minimum temperatures by 3–4°C until June 18th. While Delhi may experience partly cloudy skies, the risk of thunderstorms in the afternoon or evening remains.

The monsoon tracker also notes that Delhi’s temperatures are expected to fall below normal by 1.6°C to 3.0°C, with highs ranging between 37°C and 39°C, and lows between 23°C and 25°C. This forecast underscores the importance of regional variations in the monsoon’s impact. As the weather shifts, the IMD has emphasized that El Nino conditions, which have been present for over three years, are likely to influence monsoon patterns, potentially leading to drier spells in certain areas.