May 20 (Punjab Khabarnama) : Amidst the scorching heat in Punjab, big news is coming out regarding monsoon. Actually, according to the Meteorological Department, monsoon is likely to arrive in Punjab between June 26 and July 1. It is likely to reach Himachal from 22nd June, Madhya Pradesh from 16th to 21st June and Rajasthan from 25th June to 6th July. According to the department, monsoon has reached Andaman and Nicobar. It will reach Kerala by 31st May. Last year too, monsoon had arrived in Andaman and Nicobar Islands on May 19 but reached Kerala with a delay of 9 days on June 8.
Red alert issued in the state
Let us tell you that a red alert of heat wave has been issued in the state. The temperature is rising in Punjab and people are facing heat wave. The temperature in Punjab has crossed 46 degrees. Due to this, the Meteorological Department has issued a red alert in Punjab.
