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Weather Update: In a much-needed respite from the scorching heatwave, parts of Delhi and Noida received light rainfall on Sunday afternoon. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had predicted light to moderate intensity rain and gusty winds for various parts of Delhi-NCR and surrounding regions on Sunday. It is expected that rains will continue in Delhi and parts of NCR for the next two to three days. The maximum temperature in the national capital is expected to remain below 40 degree Celsius today.

As per IMD forecast at 3 pm on Sunday, light to moderate intensity rain and gusty winds with speed of 30-50 Km/h would occur over and adjoining areas of few places of Delhi (Narela, Bawana, Burari, Palam, IGI Airport), NCR ( Noida, Gurugram, Faridabad, Manesar). As per the weather office, rain accompanied by thunderstorms is expected on Monday and Tuesday as well.

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However, IMD has issued a yellow alert for Tuesday and Wednesday, forecasting an increase in temperature by up to three degrees Celsius. As a result, the maximum temperature on both days could reach 43 degrees Celsius, leading to the possibility of a heatwave in Delhi. However, light rain is expected on June 27, which will likely result in a drop in temperature from June 27 onward.

Monsoon Progression In India

The southwest monsoon moved into several areas of Gujarat, bringing much-needed relief from the extreme heat. Pre-monsoon showers have been predicted in Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad over the weekend, even though the monsoon normally reaches these cities by June 25.

While the first monsoon rains in Maharashtra began to fall on June 4, there was an abrupt pause that left the state without rain until the beginning of this week.

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At mean sea level, a trough now runs off the shores of south Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, and Kerala. For the next five days, Gujarat, Konkan-Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, and Marathwada are likely to experience light to moderate rainfall that is sporadic to fairly widespread, along with thunderstorms and lightning.

Additionally, isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall may hit Maharashtra from June 21-25 and Gujarat on June 23.