The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a heatwave affecting North India, including Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and parts of Madhya Pradesh, from June 8 to 12, 2025, with temperatures likely to exceed 40°C and possibly reach 45°C in Rajasthan.
Meanwhile, eastern and southern India are expected to experience a different weather pattern, with enhanced rainfall and thunderstorms predicted.
From June 9, northeastern states such as Assam, Meghalaya, and Arunachal Pradesh are expected to experience heavy rainfall, with the intensity decreasing after June 10, according to the IMD’s June 6 press release. South Peninsular India, including Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu, expects isolated heavy falls starting June 11, driven by a cyclonic circulation over the Arabian Sea. Thunderstorms with gusty winds (40–60 kmph) are likely in Bihar, Jharkhand, and Odisha until June 9.
Delhi-NCR to Swelter with Temperatures Soaring to 44°C Next Week
Despite a rainy start to June, temperatures in the Delhi-NCR region are expected to rise sharply over the coming days, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). No rain is expected in the region for at least the next six days.
The IMD has forecast clear skies and dry westerly winds, which are likely to push temperatures up. The maximum temperatures are expected to be between 39°C and 41°C on Saturday and 40°C to 42°C on Sunday. By Monday, it may reach around 43°C, and could touch 44°C on Tuesday.
