South India is experiencing widespread light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds (40-50 km/h). Heavy to very heavy rainfall is anticipated across Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka. Thunderstorms with wind speeds reaching 50-70 km/h are expected in Telangana and Coastal Andhra Pradesh.
Weather Update June 3: Tamil Nadu
The India Meteorological Department (IMD), Chennai, has forecast isolated heavy rainfall across several districts of Tamil Nadu, including The Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Theni, Dindigul, Madurai, Erode, Karur, Tiruchirappalli, Namakkal, Tenkasi, Virudhunagar, Tirunelveli, and Kanyakumari. Yellow Alert has been issued for the state. The rain is expected to be accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds reaching speeds of 40–50 kmph in some areas. Meanwhile, owing to rough sea conditions associated with the advancing monsoon, authorities have advised fishermen to avoid venturing into the sea until conditions improve.
Maximum and Minimum Temperatures: Major Cities
· Chennai- Max. 38-39 Degrees Celsius, Min. 28-29 Degrees Celsius
· Madurai- Max. 38 Degrees Celsius, Min. 26 Degrees Celsius
· Tiruchirappalli- Max. 37 Degrees Celsius, Min. 26 Degrees Celsius
· Salem- Max. 36 Degrees Celsius, Min. 25 Degrees Celsius
· Coimbatore- Max. 33 Degrees Celsius, Min. 24 Degrees Celsius
Weather Update June 3: Karnataka
As per the IMD, Karnataka is under a yellow alert today with widespread rain. Heavy downpours are forecast for the coastal districts and parts of South Interior Karnataka (including Kodagu and Mysuru). Bengaluru expects cloudy skies and evening thunderstorms, with temperatures ranging between a comfortable 21°C and 34°C.
Maximum and Minimum Temperatures: Major Cities
· Bengaluru- Max. 33-34 Degrees Celsius Min. 21-22 Degrees Celsius
· Mangaluru- Max. 31-32 Degrees Celsius Min. 24-25 Degrees Celsius
· Mysuru- Max. 32 Degrees Celsius Min.22 Degrees Celsius
· Belagavi- Max. 30 Degrees Celsius Min. 21 Degrees Celsius
· Kalaburagi- Max. 38 Degrees Celsius Min.26Degrees Celsius
Weather Update June 3: Kerala
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has placed all 14 districts of Kerala under severe weather alerts today, as intense pre-monsoon surges and a cyclonic circulation off the coast bring widespread heavy downpours. The official arrival of the Southwest Monsoon is now expected around June 4. : Widespread thunderstorms, lightning, and strong gusty winds reaching speeds of 40–50 kmph (gusting up to 60 kmph) are predicted across the state.
Orange Alert (Very Heavy Rain): Issued for Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, and Thrissur. These regions face potential downpours ranging from 115.6 mm to 204.4 mm within 24 hours.
Yellow Alert (Heavy Rain): Active for the remaining 10 districts—Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Idukki, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod.
Maximum and Minimum Temperatures: Major Cities
· Thiruvanthapuram- Max. 31-32 Degrees Celsius, Min.25 Degrees Celsius
· Kochi- Max. 29-30 Degrees Celsius, Min.25 Degrees Celsius
· Kozhikode- Max.32 Degrees Celsius, Min.26 Degrees Celsius
· Thrissur- Max. 31 Degrees Celsius, Min.25 Degrees Celsius
· Palakkad- Max. 33 Degrees Celsius, Min.25 Degrees Celsius
Weather Update June 3: Telangana and Andhra Pradesh
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued orange alerts for severe thunderstorms, strong gusty winds (50-60 kmph), and lightning in northern Telangana districts, with yellow alerts covering the rest of the state, including Hyderabad, where temperatures will reach 36-40°C. While heat persists in Andhra Pradesh with temperatures between 38-42°C, coastal areas face high humidity and strong winds, specifically impacting the West Godavari region with strong ocean currents. You can read the full analysis at the IMD website.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has announced that conditions are highly favourable for the Southwest Monsoon to officially set in over Kerala around June 4, 2026, triggering widespread rain, severe thunderstorms, and heavy precipitation across South India over the next few days. The onset of the monsoon will bring rainfall to the regions of Western and Northern India.
