IMD predicts monsoon arrival in 48 hrs

Dehradun: The southwest monsoon is likely to arrive in Uttarakhand in the next 48 hours, according to the regional meteorological centre of the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The normal onset date of the monsoon in the state is between June 20-24.
“Conditions are likely to become favourable for the further advance of the southwest monsoon into some parts of Uttarakhand during the next three to four days,” said Bikram Singh, director of the regional meteorological centre.
Met officials indicated that the rains will intensify, especially in the Kumaon region, starting Thursday. “Heavy showers are anticipated in Nainital, Pithoragarh, Champawat, and Bageshwar starting Thursday, while the rest of the state will also experience rain and thunderstorms in the coming days,” Bikram Singh said.
The Met centre has issued a yellow alert for intense showers and thunderstorms in all 13 districts until June 30.
Widespread pre-monsoon showers lashed several parts of Uttarakhand in the last 24 hours. Chakrata received 70mm of rain, followed by Dharchula with 69.6mm, Nainital with 38.7mm, Rudraprayag with 32mm, Tuini with 30mm, Karnaprayag with 30mm, Pauri with 22mm, and Ukhimath with 16.6mm.