Monsoon to Advance Across North India in Next 5-6 Days, IMD Says

The southwest monsoon will advance across northern India in the next five to six days, the India Meteorological Department said. The progress will bring rain to Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and surrounding states, offering relief from the heat that has gripped the region.

Delhi recorded its warmest morning in two years on Tuesday, with temperatures climbing well above normal. The IMD expects the monsoon to reach the capital later in the week. Residents of Uttar Pradesh should brace for heatwave conditions on June 28-29 before the rains arrive, the department added.

The monsoon's advance is critical for summer-sown crops such as rice, cotton and sugarcane. A timely onset across the northern plains supports sowing and reduces the need for irrigation. The IMD will update its forecast as the system moves northward.