• June 11, 2026 09:12
    Pre-monsoon activity likely to intensify as Delhi sizzles above 43°

    Delhi continued to reel under intense heat on Wednesday (June 10), with the maximum temperature crossing 43° Celsius at most weather stations, even as meteorologists forecast a significant increase in pre-monsoon activity from Thursday that could bring widespread rain and relief from the scorching conditions.

    The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert with a forecast of very light to light rainfall and thunderstorm accompanied with lightning and gusty winds of speeds up to 40-50 kmph during the night.

    Despite the intense daytime heat, weather experts said the conditions were favourable for stronger pre-monsoon activity over the coming days.

    -PTI

  • June 11, 2026 08:58
    Himachal: Orange alert for hailstorm on June 11-12

    The Meteorological Centre on Wednesday (June 10) issued an orange alert for hailstorm, lightning and gusty winds in parts of Himachal Pradesh on June 11 and 12.

    The warning has been issued for Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla and Sirmaur districts, where wind speeds of 40-50 kmph are likely, the weather office said.

    A wet spell is also likely across the State till June 16, with the weather office attributing it to a fresh Western Disturbance likely to affect the Western Himalayan region from June 11.

    Light to moderate rainfall was recorded in several parts of the state during the past 24 hours since Tuesday evening.

    -PTI

  • June 11, 2026 08:39
    After strong onset, southwest monsoon to enter a sluggish phase in Kerala

    Although a little delayed, Kerala witnessed a characteristically vigorous onset of the southwest monsoon, with heavy rainfall lashing many parts of the State during the first 10 days of June. The rains brought down soaring temperatures and replenished the water bodies across the State. However, active monsoon conditions are expected to weaken in the coming days, with the southwest monsoon likely to enter a relatively dormant phase.

    According to meteorologists, the offshore trough and associated vortices, which typically trigger extremely heavy rainfall events, have yet to develop this season. Meanwhile, both the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea remain largely calm, with no storm systems forming over the Indian Ocean or the Pacific during the first phase of June. These systems often strengthen monsoon currents, enabling them to penetrate deeper into the southern peninsula and advance northward.

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    After strong onset, southwest monsoon to enter a sluggish phase in Kerala

    Kerala's southwest monsoon shows sluggishness after a strong start, with limited heavy rainfall expected in the coming weeks.

Published - June 11, 2026 08:38 am IST

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