The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an Orange Alert for several districts in northern Kerala as heavy monsoon rains continue to batter the state, raising concerns over flooding, landslides and disruptions to daily life.
At the same time, Delhi-NCR is expected to experience a spell of intense heat over the next few days before thunderstorms and gusty winds bring some relief later this week.
Orange alert in north Kerala
The IMD has placed Kozhikode, Kannur and Kasaragod districts under an Orange Alert for June 8, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall. The alert is set to expand to Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod on June 9, per a report by The Indian Express.
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A Yellow alert remains in force for most districts of Kerala and Lakshadweep, with heavy rainfall expected through June 11.
According to the weather office, rain or thundershowers are likely at most places across Kerala and Lakshadweep between June 8 and June 13.
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Heavy to very heavy rainfall (7–20 cm) is very likely over Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Northeast India during the next 7 days.
⚠️ Isolated extremely heavy rainfall is also likely over Karnataka during 8–10 June.
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Flood and landslide concerns
Authorities have warned of possible flash floods, waterlogging in low-lying areas, landslides and mudslides as rainfall intensifies.
Heavy showers may also disrupt traffic, uproot trees, damage power infrastructure and affect vulnerable structures. Agricultural losses are also possible, particularly for standing crops and vegetables nearing harvest.
Strong surface winds reaching 40-50 kmph are expected across Kerala and Lakshadweep on June 8 and 9.
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Rough seas and monsoon advance
Marine warnings remain in effect across parts of the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal. Squally winds of 45-55 kmph, gusting up to 65 kmph, are likely over waters near Lakshadweep, the Maldives, and coastal areas of Oman and Somalia.
Fishermen have been advised to exercise caution due to rough sea conditions.
Meanwhile, the IMD said conditions remain favourable for the southwest monsoon to advance further into parts of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha and the remaining northeastern states over the next three to four days.
Fishermen carrying their fishing nets come back ahead of the monsoon season. Representative image/ANI Delhi to see heat before weather turns
In Delhi, maximum temperatures are expected to reach 42-44 degrees Celsius between June 9 and June 10.
The IMD has forecast light rain accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds of 40-50 kmph, gusting up to 60 kmph, across Delhi-NCR on June 11. The forecast includes Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Ghaziabad and Faridabad.
Although temperatures are expected to remain high, the weather department has not predicted heatwave conditions. A drop of 4-6 degrees Celsius is likely after June 11 as thunderstorms and rain become more widespread across the region.
