Monsoon Tracker June 5: 4,000-KM Rain March Begins While Delhi-NCR Faces Spiking Heatwave Today
The country is experiencing a huge weather split between the southwest monsoon’s progression northwards, and the extreme heat wave that is currently blanketing many parts of North India. The weather system associated with the monsoon is now reaching and penetrating further into the country, from southern to the central and eastern parts of the country over a distance of approximately several thousand km, due to very gradual increases across the country on June 5th.
Monsoon Tracker June 5, While the southwest monsoon continues to push further northward throughout India, residents of Delhi-NCR and surroundings continue to suffer through severe heat, showing the contrast in weather patterns between rain-soaked and heated areas of the country.
Monsoon Continues Its Northward Push
The areas that are currently experiencing the greatest amount of rain are:
- Kerala
- Karnataka
- Tamil Nadu
- Assam
- Meghalaya
- West Bengal
Why Delhi-NCR Is Still So Hot
The reasons for these high temperatures include:
- Intense solar heating
- Delays in moisture infiltration
- Low local rainfall
- Dry northwestern wind flows
What Weather Changes Are Expected Next?
After the next few days, experts expect increasing amounts of pre-monsoon weather to be observed throughout parts of North India. Expected changes include:
- Thunder-storms
- Very strong winds
- Dust storms
- Intermittent rain
- Temporary drops in temperature
Final Words
Weather patterns across India on June 5 demonstrate the yearly shift from extremely hot summer weather to monsoon season. While parts in the south and northeast region already have received good amounts of rain, Delhi-NCR and surrounding areas still remain in extreme heat wave conditions.
FAQs
Has the Monsoon arrived across all of India?
No. The Monsoon is still progressing southward, but has not yet reached all of India.
Why are temperatures so high in Delhi?
Dry conditions, intense solar heating, and a delay in moisture influx maintain high daily temperature levels.
Which states have currently received monsoonal rain?
Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Meghalaya, and parts of the east have received significant monsoonal rainfall.
Will North India receive rainfall soon?
Possibility of isolated thunderstorms or scattered showers; widespread Monsoon rains in North India will take longer to develop.
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