The IMD has forecast rainfall in several parts of India on Raksha Bandhan, including Delhi, where moderate showers are likely. Rainfall and thunderstorm alerts have also been issued for several Uttarakhand districts as the southwest monsoon remains active
The IMD reported on Saturday that India's southwest monsoon will progress slowly due to an active El Niño, forecasting cumulative rainfall at 98% of the average. Meanwhile, a western disturbance brought down temperatures across North India by 8°C