India’s meteorological department (IMD) issues monsoon rainfall alerts for multiple regions, including Delhi, Hyderabad and Kolkata, while also warning of an overall below-normal monsoon for 2026. According to IMD updates cited by NDTV and Mint, the southwest monsoon is advancing, with rain activity expected across several states. Alerts are specifically linked to the potential for periods of rainfall, including isolated heavy rain, in the near term.
Both sources also tie the broader seasonal outlook to strengthening El Niño conditions in the Pacific Ocean. IMD’s forecast indicates that these developing El Niño patterns are likely to reduce monsoon rainfall compared with typical levels. Alongside the rainfall warnings, NDTV reports that heatwave conditions persist in parts of western and central India, indicating that high temperatures may continue even as the monsoon moves into place.
Overall, the IMD’s communications balance short-term city-level and state-level rainfall alerts with a longer-term expectation of less rain across the country for the year.
