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Jammu and Kashmir authorities have declared a red alert for the next 48 hours as the region faces widespread heavy rainfall. Thunderstorms, flash floods, and landslides are possible in vulnerable areas, with residents advised to exercise caution and follow safety guidelines.

Heavy rains in Maharashtra have killed eight people and displaced hundreds, with Mumbai, Thane, and Palghar under red alert. Rivers have crossed danger levels, crops damaged, and authorities urge residents to avoid travel as relief operations continue.

Mumbai continues to reel under torrential rain for the fourth day, with waterlogging disrupting roads, homes, and public transport. Red alerts remain in place, schools are closed, and authorities warn of more heavy downpours over the coming days.

Relentless rains over 24 hours have battered Telangana, killing two people, damaging infrastructure, and destroying crops. Several districts reported over 60 mm of rain, prompting a high alert. Rescue efforts and damage assessments are underway amid forecasts of more rainfall.

Heavy rainfall brought relief to Delhi-NCR on Tuesday, reducing temperatures and significantly improving air quality. The IMD forecast predicts continued rain and thunderstorms until August 3. AQI levels in several parts of Delhi and NCR improved to ‘satisfactory’.

A shift in weather patterns is set to bring cooler temperatures, cloud cover, and rainfall to several States, easing the impact of the scorching summer

The IMD said heavy rainfall and strong winds are likely in various parts of the state from June 14 to 17. It cautioned against going fishing along the Kerala-Karnataka-Lakshadweep coast from Friday to June 17 in view of the possibility of strong winds and bad weather along the coastline

Dry spell threatens early-sown crops, prompting officials to advise delaying further cultivation until substantial rains arrive. Paddy remains the main crop

IMD noted that hot and humid weather conditions will prevail, before a likely respite on June 5 and 6

Several parts of the national capital witnessed severe waterlogging and fallen trees, causing significant inconvenience to commuters

Normally, the southwest monsoon makes its onset over Kerala by June 1 and covers the entire country by July 8. It starts retreating from northwest India around September 17 and withdraws completely by October 15

Heavy downpour in Bengaluru for the past 36 hours threw life out of gear here on Tuesday as well. People were seen walking through knee-deep water and traffic jams were reported in many places. The rain-related toll went up to five in the state

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday issued a red alert for four districts in northern Kerala, including Wayanad, as heavy rains continued to batter various parts of the region

The weather department said moderate to heavy rainfall lashed Nicobar Islands over the past two days

While Hyderabad, Rangareddy and Medchal-Malkajgiri districts might experience thunderstorms and gusty winds at isolated places, there are several other districts that will witness intense heat

The IMD has forecast strong surface winds during the day and the maximum temperature is expected to settle around 32 degrees Celsius

For the past 48-hours, day time temperatures have been consistently hovering between 36 degrees Celsius and 37 degrees Celsius in Hyderabad while in districts, a few places have already started recording 39 degrees Celsius

The rain comes as a result of a fresh western disturbance affecting the region, bringing slight relief from pollution

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Over the past 24 hours, the city’s maximum temperature reached 31.8 degrees Celsius on Saturday, marking a 1.3 degrees Celsius increase from the seasonal norm