IMD Forecast: Heavy Rains in South India, Heatwave in Delhi, Rajasthan and North India

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has released its latest weather bulletin for June 13, forecasting a contrasting weather pattern across India. While Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka are set to receive heavy to extremely heavy rainfall, parts of North and Central India are bracing for severe heatwave conditions.

🌧️ South India to Witness Widespread Rainfall

The IMD predicts light to moderate rainfall over most parts of Kerala, Mahe, and Karnataka, with isolated thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds (30-50 kmph) expected across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal, and Telangana through June 16.

Key Highlights for South India:

• Extremely heavy rainfall forecast for:

  • Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Karaikal (June 14 & 15)

  • Kerala & Mahe (June 14–17)

  • Coastal & South Interior Karnataka (June 13–16)

• Strong surface winds (50–60 kmph) expected over:

  • Kerala & Mahe (June 14–16)

  • Interior Karnataka, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Rayalaseema (June 13–16)

• Heavy rainfall likely over:

  • Lakshadweep (June 14–15)

  • Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Telangana (June 13–18)

  • Rayalaseema (June 13)

🌦️ West India: Thunderstorms and Extremely Heavy Rainfall in Konkan & Goa

Western India is also in for intense weather, with isolated thunderstorms and thundersqualls predicted over Konkan, Goa, Central Maharashtra, and Marathwada on June 13 and 14.

Rainfall Forecast for West India:

• Extremely heavy rainfall over:

  • Konkan & Goa (June 13–15)

• Heavy rainfall over:

  • Central Maharashtra (June 14–15)

  • Marathwada (June 13–14)

  • Ghat areas of Maharashtra (June 13 & June 16–18)

⚡ East & Central India: Mixed Weather Patterns

Several eastern and central states, including Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Bihar, and Jharkhand, are expected to witness thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds (40–50 kmph), and heavy rainfall.

Region-wise Highlights:

• Heavy rainfall in:

  • Madhya Pradesh (June 15–18)

  • Chhattisgarh, Vidarbha (June 14–18)

  • Odisha (June 13–18)

  • Sub-Himalayan West Bengal & Sikkim (June 13–15)

  • Jharkhand (June 18)

🌩️ Northwest India: Dust Storms and Isolated Heavy Rains

Northwest India will see varied weather with isolated thunderstorms, dust storms, and heavy rainfall predicted in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh.

Notable Alerts:

• Heavy rainfall over:

  • Uttarakhand (June 13–18)

• Dust storms likely in:

  • West Rajasthan (June 14–18)

• 🌧️ Northeast India: Consistent Showers and Very Heavy Rainfall

  The IMD expects widespread light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms across all Northeastern states over the next 7 days.

  Key Forecasts:

  • Heavy rainfall over:

    • Arunachal Pradesh (June 14–18)

    • Assam & Meghalaya (June 13–18)

    • Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura (June 13–18)

  • Very heavy rainfall expected:

    • Arunachal Pradesh (June 18)

    • Assam, Meghalaya (June 16–18)

    • Northeastern states (June 17–18)

🌡️ Heatwave Alerts Across North and Central India

While southern and northeastern states are seeing heavy rains, the northern belt is reeling under an intense heatwave, with temperatures set to remain high for the next two days.

Regions Under Heatwave Warning:

• Severe Heatwave in:

  • West Rajasthan (June 13–15)

• Heatwave conditions in:

  • East Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh (June 13–14)

  • Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi (June 13–14)

  • Madhya Pradesh, East Uttar Pradesh (June 13)

• Hot and humid weather expected in:

  • Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Bihar (June 13)

  • Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura (June 13–14)

Warm Nights Warning:

• Warm night conditions over:

  • Punjab, Haryana, West Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh (June 13)

📉 Temperature Outlook

The IMD predicts:

• No significant change in maximum temperatures in Northwest and Central India for 2 days, with a gradual fall of 2–4°C thereafter.

• East India will see a 2–3°C drop in max temperatures post 24 hours.

• Other regions to remain stable temperature-wise.

📝 Conclusion

India is currently experiencing two extreme ends of the weather spectrum — relentless rainfall in the South and Northeast, and scorching heat in the North and Central regions. Citizens are advised to stay updated with local alerts, avoid unnecessary travel during adverse conditions, and take all necessary safety precautions.