Heatwave Red Alert in North India; Heavy Monsoon Rain in South

Heatwave Grips Delhi & Punjab

• Delhi recorded soaring temperatures ranging between 40.9°C and 45.0°C on Wednesday, with the heat index touching a staggering 51.9°C.

• Ayanagar was the hottest in the capital at 45°C, followed by Palam (44.5°C) and Ridge (43.6°C).

• The capital also logged its highest power demand of the summer at 8,231 MW, recorded at 10:55 PM, according to SLDC data.

The IMD expects relief starting June 14, with a western disturbance likely to bring light rain and thunderstorms to the region. Until then, the heatwave is expected to persist.

“The severe heat will continue till Thursday. A western disturbance may ease conditions from Friday night,” said Naresh Kumar, senior IMD scientist.

In Punjab, a red alert remains in place for June 12–13, as dry and hot conditions continue to dominate, keeping temperatures well above normal.

Monsoon Picks Up in Southern India

While the north faces extreme heat, the south is preparing for a monsoon surge.

Telangana:

• IMD has issued a heavy rainfall alert for 10 districts including:

  • Adilabad, Kumaram Bheem Asifabad, Jagtial, Vikarabad, Sangareddy, Mahabubnagar, Nagarkurnool, Wanaparthy, Narayanpet, and Jogulamba Gadwal.

• Thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds are expected at isolated places across the state.

Karnataka:

• The southwest monsoon has regained strength after a brief lull.

• Widespread rainfall is expected across the state till June 17, especially in coastal and north interior Karnataka.

• South interior Karnataka will see fairly widespread rain till June 14, intensifying to widespread rainfall from June 15–17.

IMD Advisory

The IMD advises residents in affected regions to:

• Stay hydrated

• Avoid outdoor activities during peak afternoon hours

• Follow local alerts and safety instructions

With scorching heat in the north and active monsoon in the south, India is currently witnessing diverse and extreme weather patterns.