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Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Heavy rainfall to continue in Northeast; rain and thunderstorms predicted in Delhi: IMD

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall over Northeast India for the next five days, with extremely heavy showers expected in Meghalaya on June 18. The department also confirmed the further advancement of the Southwest Monsoon over parts of the North Arabian Sea, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, East Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Bihar.

On June 18, very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall is likely over isolated areas in Gujarat, north Konkan, and Madhya Maharashtra. Similar weather patterns are expected to affect Gangetic West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Odisha on June 18 and 19.

The Delhi-NCR region is expected to experience active monsoon weather through June 21, with intermittent rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds.

On Wednesday, Delhi will see generally cloudy skies, light to moderate rain, and strong winds up to 60 kmph, with daytime temperatures 3 to 5°C below normal. On Thursday, partly cloudy skies and similar weather conditions will persist, with maximum temperatures slightly below normal and minimums near normal.

Friday will bring light rain under partly cloudy skies, with temperatures marginally cooler than average. By Saturday, the city is likely to witness more rain and thunderstorms, with gusty winds and temperatures remaining slightly below seasonal norms.

The IMD has advised residents in affected regions to remain cautious and stay updated on weather developments as monsoon activity continues to intensify.

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