Delhi continued to reel under intense heat on Wednesday (June 10, 2026), with the maximum temperature crossing 43° Celsius at most weather stations, even as meteorologists forecast a significant increase in pre-monsoon activity from Thursday (June 11, 2026) that could bring widespread rain and relief from the scorching conditions.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert with a forecast of very light to light rainfall and thunderstorm accompanied with lightning and gusty winds of speeds up to 40-50 kmph during the night.
The IMD forecast heavy rainfall in Kerala till June 14 and advised against fishing activities along the Kerala-Karnataka-Lakshdweep coast for the next couple of days due to strong winds and bad weather conditions. The department said that strong winds with speeds of 40 to 60 kilometres per hour and bad weather were likely along the Kerala-Karnataka-Lakshadweep coasts from June 1 to 12 and advised against fishing activities in the region during that time.
Several aquaplaning hotspots on the newly widened National Highway-66 between Kozhikode and Malappuram districts have emerged as a major safety concern, with motorists warning that the condition could lead to serious accidents during the monsoon season.
At least six locations on the highway turn into danger zones during moderate to heavy rainfall, with water accumulation on the road surface causing vehicles to lose traction, say drivers
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Due to the lack of availability of water in the Stanley Reservoir in Mettur, the dam will not be opened tomorrow, which was the scheduled date of opening of the dam for delta irrigation.
Officials attached to the Water Resources Department (WRD) in Mettur Dam said that as the water level is below 80 feet and since there is no heavy rain in the catchment area, the dam cannot be opened as per schedule. If the monsoon rains pour heavily in the coming days and the dam receives more water, the government will decide on opening the dam for delta irrigation, officials added.
- M. Sabari
The Balrampur district administration in Chhattisgarh has launched a campaign to raise awareness among villagers and farmers about the importance of rainwater conservation, with a focus on improving groundwater levels and enhancing agricultural productivity.
As part of the initiative, the administration is encouraging farmers to undertake water conservation measures in their fields and villages before the onset of the monsoon.
District Collector Chandan Sanjay Tripathi said the campaign aims to retain rainwater for a longer period so that it can percolate into the ground and improve the water table across the district.
- ANI
After heavy rain lashed Vijayawada and other places in NTR district, Collector G. Lakshmisha took stock of the situation and has directed officials from all departments to remain alert and take precautionary measures immediately, in accordance with the guidelines issued by the India Meteorological Department and A.P. State Disaster Management Authority.
While the municipal authorities were directed to remove stagnant water from roads, agricultural officials have been asked to ensure that farmers receive all the support in preventing crop damage.
He advised the public to avoid standing under trees or near electric poles during rains, and urged them to contact the local officials to report any issues or in case of emergency. One can also dial 9154970454 to talk to the Command Control room operational on the Collectorate premises.
- The Hindu Bureau
After experiencing unrelenting heat in June, many locations in the Central region of Andhra Pradesh received moderate to heavy rainfall last night.
While complete details about the quantum of rainfall received by the city and neighbouring areas are yet to emerge, according to partial information available with the Directorate of Economics and Statistics (DES), between 8.30 a.m. yesterday and the corresponding time period today, Vijayawada North in NTR district received the maximum of 102 mm, followed by Utukuru in NTR district at 84 mm.
Heavy rains poured down in Dehradun today, bringing relief from the prevailing heat in the Uttarakhand capital. The Garhi Cantt area of Dehradun received heavy rainfall as weather conditions changed across the city.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast rain activity accompanied by lightning, hailstorms and strong winds across Uttarakhand.
According to the IMD, light to moderate rain, snowfall at altitudes of 4,200 metres and above, and thunderstorms are likely to occur at most places in Dehradun, Tehri, Pauri, Haridwar, Nainital, Udham Singh Nagar and Champawat districts.
- ANI
The Hindu Kush Himalayan (HKH) region is likely to face the twin risks of droughts and flash floods during the 2026 monsoon season despite forecasts of below-normal rainfall in several countries, according to a new report released today.
The Hindu Kush Himalaya Monsoon Outlook 2026, published by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), projects below-normal monsoon rainfall across parts of Bhutan, India, Nepal and Pakistan, while above-normal temperatures are expected across much of the region.
The HKH region in India covers 11 Himalayalan States and one district. These are Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Assam, Sikkim, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh, and Darjeeling district of West Bengal.
- PTI
As conditions were favourable for the further advance of the southwest monsoon in Tamil Nadu over the next three to four days starting today, the weather office in Chennai said that heavy rain is expected in more than 15 districts of the State.
A latest bulletin from the Regional Meteorological Centre in Chennai today said that heavy rain with thunderstorm and lightning with gusty winds with speeds reaching 40-50 kmph is expected to occur at Western Ghats areas of Tirunelveli, Kanyakumari, Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Erode, Salem, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, Tirupattur, Vellore, Ranipet, Tiruvannamalai,Villupuram, Kallakurichi, Theni, Dindigul, Cuddalore and Mayiladuthurai districts.
The report further said that due to heavy rain, there would be a gradual fall in maximum temperatures from May 11 to 14 over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal.
- PTI
The IMD on Thursday (June 11) predicted moderate to heavy rainfall in several parts of Kerala during the day and also issued an orange alert in two districts of the state for Thursday morning.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert in Alappuzha and Kottayam for three hours in the morning and said there was a likelihood of heavy rainfall and strong winds in parts of these two districts.
An orange alert means very heavy rain of 11 cm to 20 cm.
Additionally, it predicted thunderstorms with moderate rainfall and surface winds of speeds between 40-50 kilometres per hour in several other districts, including Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, and Ernakulam.
A 60 kmph nor’wester swept across Kolkata and adjoining districts on Wednesday (June 10) evening, bringing relief from the hot and humid conditions prevailing over the past few days.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had forecast severe thunderstorm activity accompanied by lightning, heavy rain and gusty winds over parts of Kolkata, Howrah, North and South 24 Parganas, Purba Medinipur and Hooghly districts.
A squall passed over the city from the northwesterly direction, reaching a maximum wind speed of 60 km per hour, the IMD said.
Dark clouds engulfed the sky over Kolkata and adjoining areas as strong winds and rain, along with thunder, forced people indoors.
A brief spell of rainfall early on Thursday (June 11) morning led to severe waterlogging in several parts of Ambala, disrupting traffic movement and causing inconvenience to daily commuters.
Roads were inundated shortly after the showers, slowing traffic and forcing pedestrians to wade through waterlogged streets. Visuals from the city showed vehicles moving through waterlogged stretches while commuters struggled to reach their destinations amid the adverse weather conditions.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Ambala is expected to witness a partly cloudy sky with one or two spells of rain or thundershowers during the day. The weather department has also forecast thunderstorms accompanied by hailstorms and strong surface winds in the region.
The IMD forecast heavy rainfall in Kerala till June 14 and advised against fishing activities along the Kerala-Karnataka-Lakshdweep coast for the next couple of days due to strong winds and bad weather conditions.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that strong winds with speeds of 40 to 60 kilometeres per hour and bad weather were likely along the Kerala-Karnataka-Lakshadweep coasts from June 1 to 12 and advised against fishing activities in the region during that time.
It also said that there was a possibility of heavy rainfall in parts of the State between June 10 and 14.
The IMD also issued an orange alert in three districts -- Ernakulam, Idukki and Thrissur -- for Thursday (June 11).
Delhi continued to reel under intense heat on Wednesday (June 10), with the maximum temperature crossing 43° Celsius at most weather stations, even as meteorologists forecast a significant increase in pre-monsoon activity from Thursday that could bring widespread rain and relief from the scorching conditions.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert with a forecast of very light to light rainfall and thunderstorm accompanied with lightning and gusty winds of speeds up to 40-50 kmph during the night.
Despite the intense daytime heat, weather experts said the conditions were favourable for stronger pre-monsoon activity over the coming days.
The Meteorological Centre on Wednesday (June 10) issued an orange alert for hailstorm, lightning and gusty winds in parts of Himachal Pradesh on June 11 and 12.
The warning has been issued for Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla and Sirmaur districts, where wind speeds of 40-50 kmph are likely, the weather office said.
A wet spell is also likely across the State till June 16, with the weather office attributing it to a fresh Western Disturbance likely to affect the Western Himalayan region from June 11.
Light to moderate rainfall was recorded in several parts of the state during the past 24 hours since Tuesday evening.
Although a little delayed, Kerala witnessed a characteristically vigorous onset of the southwest monsoon, with heavy rainfall lashing many parts of the State during the first 10 days of June. The rains brought down soaring temperatures and replenished the water bodies across the State. However, active monsoon conditions are expected to weaken in the coming days, with the southwest monsoon likely to enter a relatively dormant phase.
According to meteorologists, the offshore trough and associated vortices, which typically trigger extremely heavy rainfall events, have yet to develop this season. Meanwhile, both the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea remain largely calm, with no storm systems forming over the Indian Ocean or the Pacific during the first phase of June. These systems often strengthen monsoon currents, enabling them to penetrate deeper into the southern peninsula and advance northward.
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Kerala's southwest monsoon shows sluggishness after a strong start, with limited heavy rainfall expected in the coming weeks.
Published - June 11, 2026 08:38 am IST
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Source: The Hindu - India News
