New Delhi: India’s monsoon is producing sharply contrasting weather conditions across the country, with the Northeast and North Bengal facing the threat of flooding rains while large parts of northern and central India continue to experience intense heat and humidity.
The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for parts of North Bengal, warning of extremely heavy rainfall in districts such as Alipurduar and Jalpaiguri. Some locations could receive more than 20 centimetres of rain within a single day, raising concerns about flooding, waterlogging and landslides.
The heaviest monsoon activity is currently concentrated across the eastern Himalayan region and the Northeast. States including Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura are expected to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall over the coming days, increasing the risk of flash floods and transport disruptions.
Within West Bengal itself, weather conditions remain uneven. While North Bengal is witnessing persistent rainfall, southern districts have received comparatively less rain since the monsoon’s arrival. Recent showers in Kolkata have brought temporary relief, but widespread heavy rainfall remains uncertain.
Meanwhile, residents of New Delhi continue to grapple with high temperatures despite forecasts of thunderstorms and gusty winds. Maximum temperatures are expected to remain between 39 and 42 degrees Celsius, with humidity levels adding to discomfort. Similar conditions are likely across parts of Haryana, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh.
Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and strong winds are forecast across large areas of northern and central India, including Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha and Madhya Pradesh. Some regions may experience wind speeds of up to 80 kmph, while isolated hailstorms are possible in the Himalayan states.
Along the western coast, the monsoon is expected to strengthen significantly. Heavy rainfall is forecast across Goa, Konkan, Coastal Karnataka and Kerala, offering a much-needed boost to seasonal rainfall.
Meteorologists say the complex weather pattern is being influenced by interactions between western disturbances, cyclonic circulations and the advancing southwest monsoon. While the monsoon has progressed more slowly than expected, it continues to move across the country, with its advancement remaining crucial for the upcoming kharif sowing season and agricultural prospects.
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