Following the early arrival of the Southwest Monsoon in the country, several states experienced heavy rainfall. However, the torrential downpours have now subsided. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast normal weather conditions for the time being across the country. Delhi-NCR and several states are once again experiencing the onslaught of intense heat.
In the capital city of Delhi, the heat is now making its presence felt after the rains. According to the weather department, there is no possibility of rain in Delhi in the coming days. The weather will remain clear today in the capital. The maximum temperature can be 40 degrees Celsius and the minimum 26 degrees Celsius. From tomorrow, June 14, the mercury could remain above 40 degrees Celsius. This means that Delhi residents will have to endure the heat for the next 5 days.
**Heat wreaking havoc in UP**
The heat is wreaking havoc in Uttar Pradesh. Currently, there is strong sunshine during the day in the state, which is causing considerable heat. According to the weather department, there is no possibility of rain in the state until June 11. Heat waves may occur in Bundelkhand, Vindhya, and adjoining areas from June 9 to 11. From June 11, easterly winds may become active in eastern Uttar Pradesh, which could lead to rain.
**Weather in Bihar-Jharkhand**
In Bihar, the weather will remain dry in most districts today. The maximum temperature in the state capital, Patna, can be 37 degrees Celsius and the minimum 27 degrees Celsius today. The weather department has issued a warning of rain starting again from June 10. Until then, humid heat can prevail in the state. Moreover, the maximum and minimum temperatures may increase by up to four degrees. Meanwhile, light rain and thunderstorms may occur in the evening today in Ranchi, the capital of Jharkhand, and several districts.
**Intense Heat in These States, Rain in Northeast India**
Heat-wave conditions may prevail in western Rajasthan from June 8-11, in Punjab and Haryana from June 9-11, and in northern Madhya Pradesh on June 9 and 10. This will lead to intense heat in these areas. On the other hand, heavy rainfall is possible in South India and the Northeast states from June 10. Light to moderate rainfall is expected in most parts of Northeast India during the next 7 days.
**What’s the situation in the hilly areas?**
There are still strong heat prospects in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh. There is strong sunshine in the hilly areas of Uttarakhand, which is causing the heat to be felt. However, the weather will change rapidly in the mountains. There is a possibility of rain in many areas of Himachal Pradesh on June 12-13.