Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:49pm on 27 Jun 2024,Thursday Weather & Environment
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted the arrival of the southwest monsoon in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Chandigarh, Haryana, and Punjab in the next 2-3 days, ending the prolonged heatwave in the national capital. Delhi, experiencing scorching temperatures up to 39°C amid a heatwave, anticipates pre-monsoon showers before the monsoon's full onset. The IMD has issued a yellow alert for light rain in Delhi, with heavier rainfall expected on June 28-29. The timely monsoon arrival is crucial for agriculture, aiding Kharif crops and replenishing groundwater levels across northern India.
