PRAYAGRAJ, June 6 -- Mercury levels are expected to rise sharply once again in the region in the coming days, with the monsoon likely to reach the region by the third week of June. Weather experts have predicted a fresh spell of intense heat, with daytime temperatures in Sangam City and surrounding areas forecast to range between 42degC and 45degC from June 8 to June 16. These prolonged heatwave conditions will likely make daily life challenging, particularly during the peak afternoon hours.

According to weather expert and former head of the geography department at Allahabad University, Prof BN Mishra, the southwest monsoon reached Kerala on Thursday, about three days later than its normal onset date of June 1. He noted that the monsoon ...