Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:02pm on 14 Jun 2024,Friday Weather & Environment
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reports a sluggish progress of the monsoon since June 11, now extending from Navsari to Islampur. Heatwave conditions persist in northern India with temperatures soaring up to 44.8°C in Delhi, significantly above normal. IMD forecasts further monsoon advancement in Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and parts of Bengal within 4-5 days, expecting heavy rainfall in Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim, and Northeast India. Heatwaves are predicted to persist for another 4-5 days in northern regions. Rainfall deficiencies vary across the country, with severe heatwaves expected in several states till mid-June.
