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The monsoon had reached Kerala on June 4, several days later than its normal onset date of June 1. However, it then progressed swiftly, covering large parts of the western coast by June 5 before advancing into Maharashtra on June 6. But will the monsoon reach Delhi on time?

The weather office has stated that Delhi-NCR and neighbouring states will witness heatwave like conditions. Meanwhile, some states will receive heavy to very heavy rainfall. Check the weather forecast for Monday

Shimla witnessed a hailstorm, while areas such as Jubberhatti, Bhuntar, Sundernagar, Kangra, Jot, Palampur and Kufri received thunderstorms and lightning from Thursday evening.

Following significant downpours in Nusrulgunj and Itarsi, the weather department has issued fresh alerts for lightning, 40 kmph winds, and scattered rainfall across multiple divisions in Madhya Pradesh.

The southwest monsoon has advanced into Maharashtra on schedule after making its onset over Kerala on June 4, raising expectations that it could reach Delhi close to its normal arrival date later this month. The monsoon arrived in Kerala three days later than its usual onset date of June 1 and nearly a week behind the India Meteorological Department's earlier forecast. However, it has since gathered pace, rapidly covering large parts of the western coast, including Goa, before entering Maharashtra. According to the IMD's latest monsoon progression map, the southwest monsoon is likely to reach Delhi and the National Capital Region between June 25 and June 30.

Heavy rain is expected to continue through the week in Karnataka as the southwest monsoon advances further into the country.

According to the IMD's monsoon tracking map, the monsoon is expected to enter Delhi and the National Capital Region sometime between June 25 and June 30. | India News

The weather department had already forecast partly cloudy skies over Delhi with chances of thunderstorms, lightning, and scattered rainfall. Light rain was expected during the day, accompanied by gusty winds reaching 40-50 kmph, with occasional surges up to 60 kmph.

NEW DELHI: Delhi experienced a sudden change in weather, with rain lashing parts of the national capital on Sunday, bringing much-needed relief from the prevailing heat conditions.

The IMD predicts that the Southwest monsoon will advance steadily across Central India and is expected to hit the national capital around its normal arrival window of late June, bringing much-needed relief from the intense summer heat.