According to the latest weather update by Skymet Meteorology Division in India, rain occurred in many parts of the country in the last 24 hours with Karnataka coast being the rainiest off all. Heavy rain is likely to continue along the west coast of peninsular India for the next 48 hours. Rain could also increase in Odisha and Uttarakhand.
Here’s our list of top ten rainiest cities in India on Saturday.
| Cities | State | Rainfall (in millimetres) |
| Agumbe | Karnataka | 248 |
| Honavar | Karnataka | 173 |
| Managlore | Karnataka | 144 |
| Karwar | Karwar | 98 |
| Mumbai (Colaba) | Maharashtra | 85 |
| Port Blair | Andaman & Nicobar | 78 |
| Panaji | Goa | 63 |
| Bhubaneswar | Odisha | 58 |
| Ratnagiri | Maharashtra | 45 |
| Dehradun | Uttrakhand | 45 |
Once again our weather predictions seem to be coming true. It’s mid July and Monsoon in India has started to show signs of improvement. According to the latest weather update by Skymet Meteorology Division in India, the weather in India is likely to be rainy at many places from Monday.
West Coast – Heavy showers have lashed the west coast of peninsular India in the last few days. On Saturday too rain was heavy and widespread. Honavar lying at the Karnataka coast recorded a whopping 173 mm of rain which has been the heaviest in the city this season. Mangalore also recorded 144 mm of rain, the heaviest of the season. Rain continued in Mumbai too where 78 and 85 mm of rain was recorded at Santacruz and Colaba stations respectively. Weathermen tell us rain is expected to be heavy along the west coast for another 48 hours and will reduce in intensity thereafter.
Central India - A low pressure system which developed in the Bay of Bengal resulted in rain over many parts of Madhya Pradesh and Vidarbha in the last two days, though it still hasn't been enough. The region faces the highest deficit of 59% (till 12th July). Forecasts suggest southeast Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha as well as Chhattisgarh and Odisha in Central India, are in for some good showers on Monday. Rain is expected to continue through Tuesday covering entire Madhya Pradesh. In the last 24 hours, Bhopal has had 12 mm of rain, Indore and Jabalpur recorded 28 mm and 23 mm of rain respectively. In Vidarbha, 20 mm rain was recorded at Gondia whereas in Odisha, the capital Bhubaneswar received 58 mm of rain.
Gujrat and Rajasthan – These two states have so far suffered the maximum brunt of weak monsoon this year. Monsoon line (NLM) reached some parts of both Gujarat and Rajasthan but is yet to cover the states entirely. However, conditions look favorable for the monsoon line to cover many more parts of Rajasthan and entire Gujarat by this week. Rain is likely to occur in south east Rajasthan from Tuesday onwards, whereas in Gujarat rain occurred on Saturday and is likely in the southern parts on Monday. Rain in Gujarat is likely to increase from 15th July onwards. In the last 24 hours, Amreli and Rajkot recorded 29 and 28 mm of rain respectively. In Rajasthan, rain only occurred at Ajmer, which was 30 mm. Currently, the state of Gujarat faces the highest rain deficit of 92%.
The scorching heat wave could finally end in Delhi on Monday as the temperatures may dip significantly. Another good news is that there are possibilities of isolated light rain in the capital city today. According to the latest weather update by Skymet Meteorology Division in India, rain in Delhi could pick up from Wednesday onwards.
Terribly hot weather in Delhi during the Monsoon season this year made life difficult for many. Severe heat wave and hot day conditions prevailed till Saturday evening when the maximum at the Safdarjung Observatory recorded 42.3⁰C, the second highest in the month of July in a decade. At Palam too, the maximum recorded seven degrees above normal at 43.2⁰C.
Weather records have shown that during El Nino years maximums usually increase during the month of July in the absence of rain. In El Nino year of 2004, the highest maximum recorded on 2nd July was 41.5⁰C. In 2009, the highest day temperature on 7th July was 42.3⁰C whereas, the maximum in El Nino year 2012 recorded the highest in ten years of 43.5⁰C. This was recorded on the 2nd of July.
Day’s high is expected to dip a little on Sunday, settling at around 40⁰C. However, on Monday it is expected to settle at around 38⁰C. Though, the nights will still be uncomfortable for Delhiites amid massive powercuts. Minimums are expected to hover around 30⁰C with only marginal drop if any. People will continue to sweat as the humidity will be high of over 80%.
The minimum temperature at Safdarjung on Sunday morning recorded four degrees above normal at 30.5⁰C, while Palam recorded 31.2⁰C, five degrees above normal.
“Good rain is likely in Delhi from Wednesday 16th July onwards. Rain in Delhi could occur in patches on Monday and will become scattered on Tuesday. Increase in rainfall in Delhi could be attributed to a Monsoon trough running from Punjab up to north Bay of Bengal”, said senior meteorologist Skymet Weather.
According to the latest weather update by Skymet Meteorology Division in India, Churu in Rajasthan was the hottest place in India on Friday with a maximum of 45°C. Nowgong in Madhya Pradesh followed and severe heat wave conditions prevailed in several parts of Rajasthan, adjoining Haryana, Delhi, northwest Madhya Pradesh and some pockets of south west Uttar Pradesh.
Here’s a look at the hottest places in India on 11th of July-
| Places | State | Maximum temperature on Friday in °C | Forecast trend for next 24 hours |
| Churu | Rajasthan | 45.0 | Rise |
| Nowgong | Madhya Pradesh | 44.1 | Same |
| Palam | Delhi | 44.0 | Same |
| Sheopur | Madhya Pradesh | 43.6 | Rise |
| Agra | Uttar Pradesh | 43.6 | Drop |
| Hissar | Haryana | 43.5 | Rise |
| Gwalior | Madhya Pradesh | 43.2 | Drop |
| Jhansi | Uttar Pradesh | 43.0 | Drop |
| Banda | Uttar Pradesh | 43.0 | Drop |
| Khajuraho | Madhya Pradesh | 43.0 | Drop |
