Tag: Climate

The southwest monsoon reached Delhi a day earlier than usual and has covered the entire country nine days ahead of schedule, the IMD said. This marks the fastest nationwide monsoon coverage since 2020. Despite a brief stagnation in early June, the monsoon advanced swiftly after its earliest onset in Kerala on May 24, aided by strong weather systems over the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal.

Heavy rains and cloudbursts have caused widespread devastation in Himachal Pradesh, with over 15 workers feared swept away near Dharamshala due to a sudden surge in Manuni Khad. Two bodies have been recovered so far. Multiple districts, including Kullu and Mandi, have reported flash floods, landslides, and property damage. Authorities have opened Pandoh Dam gates as river levels rise, and the government has issued alerts amid forecasts of continued bad weather.