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India Gazette
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- Climate
- India Gazette
Heatwave to continue in Himachal for three more days, relief likely from June 16: IMD
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], June 13 (ANI): Heatwave conditions are expected to persist in parts of Himachal Pradesh over the next three days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting above-normal temperatures in several districts. The department said on Thursday that the plains are likely to experience hot and dry winds, while mid- and higher hills will also witness elevated temperatures. According to Shobhit Katiyar, Senior Scientist at the IMD centre in Shimla, daytime temperatures in the state's plains are currently between 34C and 40C, which is 4-5 degrees Celsius above normal. 'Temperatures in the mid-hill regions are between 28C and 34C, while higher hill areas are recording 24C to 32C -- about 3-4C above the seasonal average,' Katiyar told ANI. The official said that Una, Kangra, and Kullu districts have been experiencing heatwave conditions for the past four to five days, and this situation is expected to continue until June 15. 'Heatwave conditions will persist in these districts for the next two days. A significant drop in maximum temperatures is likely from June 16 onwards, which will provide some respite from the prevailing heat,' Katiyar added. While heatwave alerts are currently in effect only for Una, Kangra and Kullu, other districts including Shimla, Solan, Sirmaur, Hamirpur and Bilaspur will continue to experience hot and humid weather. 'These areas are not under heatwave alert, but temperatures will remain above normal, leading to discomfort,' the IMD official said. The IMD said light rainfall and thunderstorm activity may be observed in Sirmaur, Kullu and Mandi districts on June 13, 14 and 15. 'There is a possibility of isolated hailstorms in Mandi and Kullu during this period, accompanied by gusty winds,' Katiyar said. A Western Disturbance is likely to affect Himachal Pradesh from the night of June 16, which may lead to a shift in weather patterns across the state. 'Under the influence of this system, light to moderate rain and thunderstorm activity is expected in mid and low hill areas from June 16 night onwards. This spell is likely to continue intermittently till June 20 or 21,' he added. The southwest monsoon has reached parts of central India, and conditions are becoming favourable for its further advancement. Katihar said the normal date for monsoon onset in Himachal Pradesh is June 25, and this year it is expected to arrive on time or possibly one to two days earlier. 'We are continuously monitoring monsoon progression. A formal forecast for monsoon arrival in Himachal will be issued four to five days in advance,' he said. (ANI)
Mint
01-05-2025
- Climate
- Mint
Weather updates: Delhi, Karnataka to see rainfall and thunderstorms; IMD forecasts above-normal temperatures for May
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that most parts of the country will likely witness above-normal temperatures in May. However, occasional thunderstorms may keep the heat from reaching the severe levels seen in 2024. IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said on Wednesday that the number of heatwave days is expected to be higher than normal, by one to four days, in most parts of Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Gangetic West Bengal. He also said that some areas of Gujarat, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, adjoining Telangana, and north Karnataka are expected to see above-normal heatwave days. The IMD director general further said most parts of the country will likely receive normal to above-normal rainfall, except for some areas in the northwest, central and northeast India. Rainfall over north India is expected to be above normal, more than 109 per cent of the long-period average of 64.1 mm. The IMD has predicted rain, cloudy skies and thunderstorms in Delhi from May 1 to 3. The national capital, reeling under the heatwave, recorded a maximum temperature of 38.1 degrees Celsius and a minimum temperature of 28.8 degrees Celsius. The weather department's weekly forecast says thunderstorms with rain are expected on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, which may lead to a slight dip in temperatures. It also forecast cloudy skies, very light rain or drizzle and thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, dust storms and strong surface winds ranging from 30 to 40 kmph, gusting up to 50 kmph, during the afternoon and evening. Himachal Pradesh is set to experience a break from the summer heat. Light to moderate rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, and even snowfall in higher altitudes are predicted over the next week. The IMD has issued a 'yellow alert' for the state's lower and mid-hill districts, warning of possible thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds. Speaking to ANI, Shobhit Katiyar, Senior Scientist at the Meteorological Centre in Shimla, said light rainfall was recorded in three districts, and more will continue across Himachal. "Light rainfall was recorded in Kinnaur district, and parts of Shimla and Sirmaur districts over the past 24 hours. Yesterday evening's forecast indicated this activity, which has played out as expected." Shobhit said. "Over the same period, Una district recorded the highest temperature in the state at 38.6°C, while the temperature in Shimla stood at 15.5°C. Despite the onset of this weather system, Katiyar noted that 'temperatures in some regions are still 2 to 3 degrees Celsius above normal. The meteorological department has predicted moderate rainfall and thunderstorms in parts of Karnataka during peak summer. According to the IMD forecast, a cyclonic circulation has formed in the Bay of Bengal and is moving towards Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. This will lead to rain in multiple districts, such as Bengaluru Rural, Kolar, Chikkaballapur, Ramanagara, Mysuru, Chamarajanagar, Hassan, Tumkur, Davangere, Shivamogga, Chikkamagaluru, Bellary, Chitradurga, and Mandya. The rain and accompanying thunderstorm are expected to continue till May 6, the IMD said. First Published: 1 May 2025, 05:13 PM IST
