As conditions continue to be favourable for the further advancement of the southwest monsoon, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted widespread rainfall across much of the country over the next week, with isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall expected in the Northeast and the southern peninsula.
Over the next three to four days, the monsoon is expected to spread into further areas of the Arabian Sea, Lakshadweep, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and the Bay of Bengal, according to the IMD. Rainfall is predicted to increase nationwide due to a number of weather systems, including cyclonic circulations over the Bay of Bengal, Vidarbha, Bangladesh, and the Arabian Sea.

Northeastern rainstorm
This week is expected to have scattered to fairly widespread rainfall in the Northeast, with heavy rain predicted on several days over Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura. Between June 3 and June 6, thunderstorms with lightning and strong gusts of 40 to 50 kmph are also predicted for Assam and Meghalaya.
South prepares for a lot of rain
States in the South are likely to experience heavy rainfall. From June 3 to 6, Kerala and Mahe are predicted to see extremely heavy rainfall, while Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Lakshadweep, and portions of Karnataka are predicted to experience significant rainfall. Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Rayalaseema, and Coastal Karnataka are also likely to see thundersqualls with winds as high as 70 kmph.

Significant rains in the east
Odisha is on notice for severe winds, hailstorms, and heavy rainfall on June 1 in the eastern area. Later in the week, heavy rainfall is also predicted for Sikkim and Sub-Himalayan West Bengal. In the meanwhile, thunderstorms and rain are expected in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
North receives more respite
Strong winds are predicted over Rajasthan, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir, along with sporadic rains and thunderstorms in the northwest. Thundersqualls with winds as high as 90 kmph are possible in Rajasthan.
Along with thunderstorms and hailstorm activity in a number of central and western states, the weather service has also predicted isolated heavy rainfall over portions of Gujarat and West Madhya Pradesh.

The IMD has forecast partly overcast skies with maximum temperatures between 37°C and 41°C for Delhi-NCR from June 1 to June 3. Temperatures are predicted to start out close to or slightly below average, but they will probably progressively increase over the course of the week. Authorities may encourage citizens to stay indoors during severe weather conditions due to the possibility of thunderstorms with lightning, dust-raising winds, and gusts of up to 60 kmph.
Advice about safety
Strong winds and thunderstorms may cause the following, according to the IMD:

• Tree uprooting
• Crop damage, power outages, and communication problems
• and small structural damage in regions that are susceptible
• The public has been asked to monitor weather updates
• Steer clear of open areas when there is lightning
• Take the appropriate safety measures to safeguard people and property
• Don't seek refuge under trees; instead, find a safe place to stay
• Avoid leaning against concrete walls or lying on concrete floors
• Electrical and electronic appliances should be disconnected
• Leave bodies of water right away
• Stay clear from anything that conducts electricity