The India Meteorological Department forecasts widespread rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds across India on July 24, with heavy rainfall expected in western, northern, and northeastern regions, affecting major cities like Mumbai, Delhi, and Kolkata.
The southwest monsoon is set to advance into northern Indian states over the next 5-6 days, while Delhi faces its warmest morning in two years with temperatures soaring, attributed to delayed monsoon and interacting dry and moist winds.
Widespread rainfall with heavy to extremely heavy downpours forecast across India on June 28, affecting eastern, northeastern, western, and southern regions, alongside thunderstorms and gusty winds. Uttar Pradesh remains under heatwave alert despite advancing monsoon.
India's weather on June 27 will be sharply divided: heavy to very heavy monsoon rains expected in western, southern, eastern, and Northeast states, while Uttar Pradesh faces severe heatwave conditions. Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, and Rajasthan may see thunderstorms.
IMD scientist Naresh Kumar stated that weather conditions in northwest India are expected to ease slightly as a western disturbance moves away. While moderate to heavy rainfall and high winds have affected the region, lighter to moderate showers are anticipated. A yellow alert is in place for several northern states.
S&P Global Ratings states India is managing global financial pressures better than indicated, with overstated concerns over foreign investment outflows and sufficient buffers to handle a wider current-account deficit due to rising oil prices.
