Weather forecast: Thunderstorms, heavy rain in Pune, heatwave in Rajasthan; monsoon in Delhi next week

The India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning in Pune, Maharashtra, while a heatwave is set to intensify in western Rajasthan over the next 48 hours.

Bengaluru is also likely to experience light showers and overcast skies for the next five days. On Saturday, the southern state is expected to witness light rainfall.

For the national capital, the weather agency has issued a warning for intense heat in the days ahead, with the monsoon expected to return next week.

The weather department has also predicted a further rise in maximum temperatures by 3–4°C over the coming five days.

In Delhi, temperatures are expected to reach around 42°C on Sunday and could climb to 44°C by Tuesday, marking it the hottest week of the season so far. The highest maximum recorded in the capital to date is 42.3°C, observed on 16 May.

This is also likely to be one of the last intense heatwaves before the monsoon resumes its advance across other parts of the country.