The Hong Kong Observatory issued an amber rainstorm warning on Sunday night, signaling heavy rainfall and potential flooding. Unsettled weather is expected to continue for several days due to a southwest monsoon and a trough of low pressure.
Hong Kong experienced heavy showers and thunderstorms due to a monsoon trough and low-pressure trough, leading to an amber rainstorm warning. The adverse weather damaged a concrete diving platform at Sha Tin Jockey Club Swimming Pool after a lightning strike, though no injuries were reported.
Hong Kong experienced heavy showers and thunderstorms on Saturday, leading to an amber rainstorm warning being issued twice. A lightning strike damaged a diving platform at Sha Tin Jockey Club Swimming Pool, though no injuries were reported.
The Hong Kong Observatory issued and then cancelled an amber rainstorm warning twice on Saturday due to heavy showers and thunderstorms. Over 30mm of rain was recorded in many areas, with Tsuen Wan experiencing 70mm, nearing the threshold for a black rainstorm warning.
The southwest monsoon has reached Odisha, covering northern districts and favorable conditions indicate further advancement. Rainfall with thunderstorms and gusty winds are expected Saturday, with heavy rain and an orange warning for southern districts.
India Meteorological Department (IMD) announced the arrival of the southwest monsoon in Kerala on June 4, 2026, later than the usual June 1 onset. The IMD forecasts below-normal rainfall for the season, around 90% of the long-period average, potentially influenced by developing El Niño conditions.
India's crucial four-month southwest monsoon season has begun in Kerala, with heavy showers, strong winds, and potential travel disruptions expected across southern and western India, including Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Goa, and Maharashtra.
The southwest monsoon has reached Kerala, India, but forecasts predict below-normal rainfall for the 2026 season. Potential El Niño conditions raise concerns for agriculture, water supply, and rural demand.
The southwest monsoon has officially begun in Kerala, India, bringing widespread rainfall and thunderstorms. The India Meteorological Department forecasts significant rain across southern, northeastern, eastern, and northwestern regions, crucial for agriculture and water resources.
The southwest monsoon is forecast to reach Kerala around June 4, with orange alerts issued for several districts due to expected very heavy rainfall. Meanwhile, Delhi-NCR will experience light rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds through June 5, offering relief from the heat. This monsoon is crucial for India's agriculture and economy.
