Monsoon Hits Chandigarh and Haryana, Expected to Intensify from June 25-30

The southwest monsoon has hit Chandigarh and parts of Haryana, with favourable conditions for further advancement over the next two days. The Met office forecasts an increase in rainfall activity over Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh from June 25-30. Maximum temperatures have hovered below normal limits in the two states and Chandigarh.

The southwest monsoon has made significant progress, bringing much-needed rainfall to Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has reported that the monsoon has further advanced over these regions, with favorable conditions for further advancement expected over the next two days [1].

The monsoon is anticipated to bring light to moderate rainfall at many places in Chandigarh, Punjab, and Haryana from June 25 to 30, with isolated heavy rainfall likely from June 27 to 30 [1]. Additionally, the IMD has issued an orange alert for heavy to very heavy rain with thunderstorms and lightning in these regions from June 25 to June 30 [1].

The monsoon's revival has also led to a significant increase in the sowing of kharif crops. As of June 19, 2025, the area under kharif crop sowing has reached 8.92 million hectares, slightly above last year's figures [2]. This increase is expected to boost agricultural production and support the region's economy.

The monsoon's arrival has also provided some respite from the hot weather conditions, with maximum temperatures dipping slightly in Chandigarh, Mohali, and Panchkula. However, the rising relative humidity levels continue to be a concern for residents [1].

The southwest monsoon is expected to reach Delhi and neighboring regions, including Chandigarh, Haryana, and western Uttar Pradesh, within the next two days [3]. The IMD has issued a yellow alert for Delhi, Gurugram, and Faridabad, warning of thunderstorms with lightning and moderate to heavy rainfall [3].

The monsoon's progress is crucial for replenishing water reservoirs, rivers, lakes, and groundwater, which are vital for irrigation and drinking water supplies. The early onset of the monsoon this year has already erased the early June deficit in rainfall, bringing the total rainfall for the month to just 1% below the benchmark long period average (LPA) [2].

References:

[1] https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/chandigarh/monsoon-advances-further-expect-rains-from-tomorrow-imd/
[2] https://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/monsoon-revives-to-reach-northern-regions-soon/3888970/
[3] https://www.business-standard.com/india-news/delhi-imd-weather-rain-today-yellow-alert-gurugram-noida-aqi-125062300161_1.html