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Time of India
13-05-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Surplus rain in May keeps heatwave at bay in Uttarakhand
Dehradun: With consistent rain spells through May, Uttarakhand is poised to record its highest pre-monsoon rainfall (March to May) in the past four years. The sustained showers have not only replenished moisture levels but also kept heatwave conditions at bay, providing much-needed relief to to the regional meteorological centre, the state received 139.3 mm of rainfall from March 1 to May 13, against the normal of 120.7 mm, registering a 15% positive departure. The impact is visible in the plains and foothills, where temperatures are currently ranging between 34°C and 37°C, well below normal levels for this time of remaining below normal for much of the month, temperatures in Dehradun edged up slightly on Tuesday, reaching just over 36°C, around a degree above average. Pantnagar recorded a daytime high of 39°C, two degrees above normal, while Mukteshwar's maximum touched 25° sharp contrast to last year, when several parts of the state experienced record-breaking May temperatures, this year's frequent rain spells have moderated the heat. "May is typically the hottest month, but this year has seen unusually frequent showers, maintaining cooler temperatures. However, a slight rise in temperatures is expected in the coming days, followed by another spell of rain and thunderstorms around May 17," a senior meteorological official pre-monsoon season began with a 7% surplus in March, followed by a dry April with a 14% deficit. However, May turned the tide, registering a 76% rainfall surplus so far, more than compensating for the seasonal comparison, 2022 saw a 31% rainfall deficit, while 2023 recorded an even higher shortfall of 43%. Last year, the overall deficit stood at 19%.Dehradun: With consistent rain spells through May, Uttarakhand is poised to record its highest pre-monsoon rainfall (March to May) in the past four years. The sustained showers have not only replenished moisture levels but also kept heatwave conditions at bay, providing much-needed relief to to the regional meteorological centre, the state received 139.3 mm of rainfall from March 1 to May 13, against the normal of 120.7 mm, registering a 15% positive departure. The impact is visible in the plains and foothills, where temperatures are currently ranging between 34°C and 37°C, well below normal levels for this time of remaining below normal for much of the month, temperatures in Dehradun edged up slightly on Tuesday, reaching just over 36°C, around a degree above average. Pantnagar recorded a daytime high of 39°C, two degrees above normal, while Mukteshwar's maximum touched 25° sharp contrast to last year, when several parts of the state experienced record-breaking May temperatures, this year's frequent rain spells have moderated the heat. "May is typically the hottest month, but this year has seen unusually frequent showers, maintaining cooler temperatures. However, a slight rise in temperatures is expected in the coming days, followed by another spell of rain and thunderstorms around May 17," a senior meteorological official pre-monsoon season began with a 7% surplus in March, followed by a dry April with a 14% deficit. However, May turned the tide, registering a 76% rainfall surplus so far, more than compensating for the seasonal comparison, 2022 saw a 31% rainfall deficit, while 2023 recorded an even higher shortfall of 43%. Last year, the overall deficit stood at 19%.
Ammon
05-05-2025
- Climate
- Ammon
Rainy, cloudy weather across kingdom Monday
Ammon News - Cloudy and pleasant weather prevailed across most parts of Jordan on Monday, accompanied by light to moderate rainfall in several regions, according to the Jordan Meteorological department reported that the weather was generally partly cloudy, with mild conditions over most areas and relatively warm temperatures in the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea, and Aqaba. Intermittent rain was observed in the northern and central parts of the Kingdom, with showers extending at times to parts of the southwestern highlands and the northeastern Badia. Some areas also experienced occasional is expected to diminish gradually by evening, with northwesterly winds blowing at moderate speed and becoming active at the night, weather conditions are forecast to stabilize. Most regions will experience relatively cold temperatures, while the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea, and Aqaba will remain mild. Fog formation is expected over high mountain peaks, and winds will be light and Meteorological Department warned of reduced horizontal visibility in the early morning and evening hours due to fog over mountainous areas. It also cautioned that visibility may decline in parts of the Badia due to light ahead, a slight rise in temperatures is expected on Tuesday. Weather will be stable and pleasant over the highlands, and moderate in other regions. High-altitude clouds may appear intermittently, with moderate northwesterly winds will rise slightly again on Wednesday, resulting in warm conditions in most areas and relatively hot weather in the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea, and Aqaba. Winds are expected to remain moderate and northwesterly, with occasional high Thursday, temperatures are projected to continue climbing, surpassing seasonal averages by 3 to 4 C. The weather will be warm in most parts of the Kingdom and hot in the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea, and Aqaba. Winds will shift to moderate Monday, temperatures across the Kingdom are expected to vary widely depending on elevation and region. In the capital, East Amman will see highs of 22 C and lows of 12 C, while West Amman will be slightly cooler at 20 C during the day and 10 C at northern highlands will experience cooler conditions with temperatures ranging from 17 C to 7 C, and the Sharah highlands will be colder still, with highs of 16 C and lows of 5 contrast, the Badia regions are forecast to reach 25 C during the day and drop to 13 C at night. The plains will see a similar range of 22 C to 12 C. Warmer weather is expected in the Jordan Valley, where northern areas will reach 29 C and southern areas up to 32 C, with nighttime lows of 15 C and 19 C Dead Sea is forecast to record highs of 31 C and lows of 19 C, while temperatures in the Gulf of Aqaba will range between 30 C during the day and 18 C at night. Petra
