The IMD expects thunderstorms and light to moderate rainfall, accompanied by lightning and breezes, over Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Tripura, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, West Bengal, and Sikkim until June 10. Specific forecasts include isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall in Assam and Meghalaya from June 3 to June 5, followed by heavy rainfall on June 6 and 7. Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim are expected to see isolated heavy rainfall from June 3 to June 6, while Arunachal Pradesh may experience heavy rainfall on June 3 and 4. Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura are also predicted to have isolated heavy rainfall on June 5 and 6.
A wet spell with thunderstorms, lightning, and breezes is predicted over the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana until June 8. Tamil Nadu is expected to receive heavy showers on June 5, with Karnataka experiencing heavy rainfall until June 6. Andhra Pradesh may have heavy showers on June 6, while Kerala, Telangana, and Karnataka could see heavy rainfall until June 7. Maharashtra is anticipated to witness heavy showers today, June 3.
Residents and authorities in the affected regions are advised to stay updated with the latest weather information from the IMD and take necessary precautions, especially in areas prone to flooding and landslides. Avoiding unnecessary travel during heavy rainfall and thunderstorms, and ensuring safety measures for lightning and strong winds, are crucial. The IMD continues to monitor the weather patterns closely and will provide updates as the situation evolves.