North India has been facing a severe heatwave over the past few days, with temperatures soaring to extreme levels in several areas. However, relief is on the horizon for the national capital, as the monsoon is expected to arrive in Delhi by the end of this month. The national capital received
Ayodhya witnessed light rainfall accompanied by gusty winds on Monday, providing much-needed relief from the prevailing heatwave conditions in the region. The brief spell of showers, along with thunderstorms and strong winds, helped bring down temperatures and improved the overall weather conditions, making it more pleasant for residents reeling under the intense heat. Meanwhile, parts of Delhi also witnessed rainfall on Sunday, providing a welcome break from the scorching heat. The showers brought down temperatures and contributed to an improvement in air quality across the national capital. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a severe thunderstorm and strong wind alert for the national capital, warning residents to stay indoors. According to the IMD, a “moderate to intense spell of rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning, and squally winds reaching speeds of 80-100 kmph” swept through the capital during the early hours.
Weather Alert In Northern India
According to IMD, “Light/moderate rainfall at some/isolated places accompanied with accompanied with thunderstorm, lightning & gusty winds speed reaching 40-50 kmph likely over Northwest India during 15th-21st June with Thundersquall (wind speed reaching 50-60 kmph gusting to 70 kmph) over Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana on 15th and during Rajasthan during 15th-17th June.”
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(i) गुजरात के कुछ हिस्सों, विदर्भ, छत्तीसगढ़ और ओडिशा के कुछ और हिस्सों में अगले 24 घंटों के दौरान दक्षिण-पश्चिम मानसून के आगे बढ़ने के लिए परिस्थितियाँ अनुकूल हैं; पश्चिम बंगाल, झारखंड, बिहार और पूर्वी उत्तर प्रदेश के कुछ हिस्सों में भी… pic.twitter.com/WhoDxoSrcT---Advertisement---— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) June 15, 2025
IMD mentioned, “Isolated heavy rainfall likely over Uttarakhand on 15th; Haryana on 15th & 21st , West Uttar Pradesh on 15th and during 18th-21st , East Rajasthan on 15th & 16th, 20th & 21st , East Uttar Pradesh during 18th-21st , West Rajasthan on 16th, Himachal Pradesh on 20th & 21st , June with very heavy rainfall on Uttarakhand during 16th-21st June. ✓ Dust storm (wind speed reaching 50-60 kmph gusting to 70 kmph) very likely at isolated places over West Rajasthan on 15th June. ✓ Hailstorm also very likely at isolated places over north Haryana on 15th June.”
