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Delhi Braces for Earliest Monsoon Onset Since 2013 Under Yellow Alert

Delhi, Gurgaon and Faridabad are under yellow alert for thunderstorms alongside gusty winds, with heavy to very heavy rain forecast across northwest India through June 26

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Parts of Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi are yet to receive the first spells of monsoon rain. (HT PHOTO)
As per IMD data, Bengaluru will see mostly cloudy skies and intermittent rain throughout the week.

Overview

  • The India Meteorological Department expects the southwest monsoon to reach Delhi by June 24, marking the city’s earliest onset since rains arrived on June 16, 2013.
  • Yellow alerts remain in effect for Delhi, Gurgaon and Faridabad, warning of light to moderate rainfall, thunderstorms and gusty winds of up to 40–50 km/h through Wednesday.
  • Delhi’s air quality has improved into the ‘satisfactory’ category as rainfall and surface winds disperse pollutants after five consecutive days of wet spells.
  • Heavy to very heavy rainfall is predicted over Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and the Konkan-Goa region through June 26, with extremely intense downpours expected in Madhya Pradesh on June 23 and 24.
  • Surat recorded over 100 mm of rain on June 24, triggering flooding and waterlogging in low-lying areas as local authorities urged residents to cooperate with rescue efforts.