The India Meteorological Department (IMD) confirmed that the recent heatwave has subsided across most of India, bringing relief to several states.
Widespread rainfall cooled Delhi, Rajasthan, and other northern regions, lowering maximum temperatures by 3–5°C below normal.
In Uttarakhand, however, heavy downpours disrupted the Kedarnath Yatra, temporarily halting the pilgrimage and stranding hundreds of devotees.
Rescue teams in Champawat district saved more than 50 pilgrims trapped in a swollen river during the annual Jod Mela.
Dehradun recorded a maximum of 26.6°C and a minimum of 17°C, both significantly below seasonal averages, while high-altitude areas were placed under snowfall alert.
IMD issued a yellow watch for thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds up to 50 kmph, and intense rain spells across Uttarakhand.
Elsewhere, dust storms swept Rajasthan, with Phalodi recording the state’s highest maximum temperature at 42.6°C, while Sirohi saw the lowest at 18.2°C.
The southwest monsoon is expected to advance into Kerala and Tamil Nadu within the next few days, signaling the onset of the rainy season.
