IMD Issues Alerts Across Delhi, Maharashtra And These States; Check Latest Weather Update

New Delhi: There has been a respite for North Indians from the scorching heat and the record-breaking high temperatures as the monsoon has arrived. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the southwest monsoon has covered the entire country earlier than scheduled. The monsoon is on the move across India As the South Westerly winds bring long-awaited rains, heavy showers are lashing Gujarat. Meanwhile, the swollen Brahmaputra is causing floods in its catchment areas, and Mumbai's iconic Marine Drive is experiencing high tides. Stay tuned to this live blog for the latest updates on monsoon rains and their impact across the country.

• IMD Issues Orange Alert in Delhi

An orange alert has been issued by the IMD in Delhi, for today and tomorrow. Moderate to heavy rainfall is expected in the national capital on both days.

• Above-Normal Rainfall Expected in July: IMD

The IMD on Monday said India could experience above-normal rainfall in July, with heavy rains potentially leading to floods in the western Himalayan states and river basins in the central parts of the country.

• IMD Issues Statement on Early Monsoon in India

"The southwest monsoon has further advanced into the remaining parts of Rajasthan, Haryana and Punjab today. Thus, it covered the entire country on 2nd July 2024, against the normal date of July 8 (six days before the normal date of covering the entire India)," the IMD said in a statement.

• Flood-like Situation in Gujarat

A flood-like situation in several parts of Surat district, following incessant heavy rainfall.

• Schools, Colleges Closed in Navsari, Gujarat

Schools and colleges closed due to heavy rains in Navsari; 14 roads blocked.

• Flood Situation in Assam's Morigaon District Worsens

Flood situation in Assam's Morigaon district worsens as water from the overflowing Brahmaputra submerges more and more villages.

• Isolated Rainfall Very Likely In These Areas Till July 5

According to IMD, isolated heavy rainfall is expected in UP, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh, East Rajasthan, West Madhya Pradesh and Uttarakhand till July 5.