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Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
Delhi braces for thunderstorms, rain today; IMD's ‘orange alert' for Assam, Meghalaya
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted thunderstorms and rain in Delhi on Wednesday and issued an 'orange alert' for the Assam-Meghalaya region. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected over Assam, likely to continue until June 7. 'Partly cloudy sky. Light rain/ thunderstorm/lightning and gusty winds (speed 40–50 kmph) temporarily reaching to 60 kmph during thunderstorm,' the regional met centre in Delhi predicted for Wednesday. On Tuesday, Delhi recorded a maximum temperature of 33.1 degree Celsius, which was 6.9 notches below the seasonal average. The minimum temperature was 24.6 degrees Celsius, 2.3 notches below normal. Relative humidity was recorded at 50 per cent at 5:30 pm. The IMD has forecast said maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to settle at 34 and 23 degrees Celsius, respectively. Delhi received 186.4 mm of rainfall in May, making it the wettest May on record. This surpassed the previous record of 165 mm set in 2008. The IMD has issued an orange alert for Assam and Meghalaya on Wednesday, June 4, warning of heavy rainfall. Moderate rainfall is very likely across most parts of Assam, with no significant change expected in maximum temperatures. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds reaching 30–40 kmph are expected at isolated locations. Heavy to very heavy rain is also likely at isolated spots across the state. Thunderstorms with lightning and isolated heavy rainfall are expected to continue in Assam till June 7. According to the IMD, light to moderate rainfall is likely to persist across most of northeast India over the next seven days, with isolated heavy showers expected between June 4 and 5. Northwest India: On June 4, light to moderate rainfall is expected at several locations across Jammu-Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit-Baltistan, Muzaffarabad, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, and Delhi. These showers may be accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds reaching speeds of 40–50 kmph. Additionally, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan are also likely to receive light to moderate rainfall at isolated places. Himachal Pradesh may witness intense thundersqualls, with wind speeds likely to reach 50–60 kmph and gusting up to 70 kmph. East and Central India: Light to moderate rain is expected to continue over most parts of Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim over the next seven days, with the possibility of isolated heavy rainfall on June 4. Between June 4 and 7, scattered places in Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, and Chhattisgarh may experience light to moderate rain along with thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds up to 40–50 kmph. On June 4, similar weather is expected in Bihar, West Bengal, and Jharkhand. Thundersqualls with wind speeds of 50–60 kmph, gusting to 70 kmph, are also likely in Bihar, west Madhya Pradesh, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, and Sikkim on the same day. South Peninsular India: Kerala & Mahe and coastal Karnataka are likely to witness light to moderate rainfall at many places on June 4, with isolated heavy rain specifically in Kerala. Meanwhile, from June 4 to 5, coastal Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and interior Karnataka may receive light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds with speeds reaching 30–40 kmph. Heatwave and hot & humid conditions: Meanwhile, heatwave conditions are expected in Odisha from June 4 to 6, while Gangetic West Bengal is likely to face similar heat on June 4. Hot and humid weather is likely to prevail over coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam between June 4 and 5, in Odisha from June 4 to 6, and in Gangetic West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal on June 4.
India Today
28-05-2025
- Climate
- India Today
Rain likely in Mumbai today, Odisha, Bengal on alert for heavy downpours
After the early arrival of the southwest monsoon, several regions across India have been witnessing incessant rainfall. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast above-normal rainfall in June - 108% of the long-period average.A day after rain stopped in Mumbai, the IMD has predicted "generally cloudy sky with heavy rain" in the city for Wednesday. A yellow alert remains in place today. In the east, IMD has issued a heavy rain warning for West Bengal till May 31, with intense spells likely over Gangetic and Sub-Himalayan low-pressure area over the Northwest Bay of Bengal, off the Odisha coast, has also intensified, and according to the IMD, it is expected to move slowly northwards and develop into a depression within the next 24 hours. This is likely to help in the advancement of the monsoon, triggering heavy to very heavy rainfall over Odisha, West Bengal and adjoining states over the coming unseasonal showers drenched parts of Gujarat, providing respite from the heat, while heavy rains in Kerala disrupted normal life and caused crop which has also been battered by rain in recent days, will witness cloudy sky and light to moderate rain accompanied by winds of 40-50 kph on Wednesday, the weather department take a region-wise look at the IMD's forecast:SOUTH INDIAadvertisementWidespread rainfall is expected across Kerala, Mahe, and Coastal Karnataka through June 2, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds of up to 50 kmph. Kerala and Mahe are likely to witness extremely heavy rainfall between May 27 and 30. Telangana is also bracing for very heavy showers on May 28 and 29, while Rayalaseema could see heavy rainfall on May Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal will receive heavy to very heavy rainfall from May 28 to June 2, with isolated extremely heavy spells on May 27. Thundersqualls with wind speeds gusting to 70 kmph are forecast over South Interior Karnataka, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, and Rayalaseema during this INDIAHeavy rain is set to continue over Konkan and Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, and Gujarat till June 2. Gusty winds reaching up to 70 kmph may hit Gujarat on May 27. Marathwada and Gujarat are likely to receive isolated heavy rainfall from May 27 to 29, while Konkan and Goa could see heavy to very heavy rainfall throughout the week. Extremely heavy rain is expected in the ghat areas of Madhya Maharashtra on May INDIAThe Northeast will experience widespread rainfall over the next week, with thunderstorms and lightning. Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura are all set to receive heavy to very heavy rain until June 2. Extremely heavy rain is likely over Mizoram on May 28 and over Assam and Meghalaya on May 29 and AND CENTRAL INDIAadvertisementWidespread rain with thunderstorms and gusty winds (40–50 kmph) is forecast over West Bengal, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Vidarbha till May 31. Heavy to very heavy showers are likely over Odisha and Gangetic West Bengal throughout the period, with extremely heavy rain expected over Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim on May may affect Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Odisha between May 27 and 29, with wind speeds touching 70 kmph. Bihar is likely to receive heavy rain on May 29, while the Andaman and Nicobar Islands could be hit on May 27 and INDIAJammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and parts of Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan are likely to receive scattered to widespread rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds. Wind gusts may reach 70 kmph in several northern states between May 27 and are likely over Himachal Pradesh on May 27 and 28. Isolated heavy rain is expected over Uttarakhand through June 2, and Himachal Pradesh on May InMust Watch
Hindustan Times
28-05-2025
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
Bengal may see ‘extreme heavy' rain today; IMD issues thunderstorms, lightning warning
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rainfall alert for West Bengal starting May 28, with particularly intense spells expected over Gangetic and Sub-Himalayan regions through the end of the month. The warning has been issued till May 31. According to the IMD, scattered to fairly widespread rainfall is likely over the state from May 27 to May 31, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds reaching 40–50 kmph. Isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall is predicted over Gangetic West Bengal between May 27 and 31, while Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim may see very heavy rain from May 29 to 31. The intensification of the monsoon has been aided by a low-pressure area over the northwest Bay of Bengal off the Odisha coast, which is expected to become more marked over the next 24 hours. Due to a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal, the IMD issued warnings for specific areas in Bengal. On May 29, south Bengal districts such as North and South 24 Parganas, East and West Midnapore, and Howrah may see heavy rainfall, while Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar, and Cooch Behar in North Bengal may receive very heavy rainfall. On May 30, heavy to very heavy rain is likely in East and West Burdwan, Bankura, South 24 Parganas, and Hooghly. Extremely heavy rain may occur in parts of Darjeeling, Alipurduar, and Jalpaiguri. However, officials warned that the monsoon's rapid progress may not continue indefinitely. They said the low-pressure area will help the monsoon, but after 3-4 days, the monsoon may slow down mainly due to mid-latitude dry air intrusions. The IMD has also warned of thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds (30–40 kmph) at isolated places in Gangetic West Bengal and Jharkhand on May 28. Fishermen have been advised to avoid venturing into the Bay of Bengal and coastal areas due to squally winds gusting up to 65 kmph from May 27 to May 31. Residents are advised to stay alert, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas. Authorities are preparing for potential waterlogging, traffic disruption, and damage to weak structures. Meanwhile, in the southwest, monsoon made an early entry in Kerala on May 24 with eight days ahead of its usual onset.
Economic Times
12-05-2025
- Climate
- Economic Times
Monsoon to roll into Andaman Islands one week sooner than expected; likely to hit by Wednesday
The southwest monsoon is anticipated to arrive early, potentially reaching the Andaman Sea by May 13th. Northwest and western India are bracing for light to moderate rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds. Central and eastern regions should also prepare for unstable weather, including thunderstorms, strong winds, and possible hailstorms in some areas. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Rain for northwest, western India Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Stormy skies over central, eastern India The southwest monsoon is all set to arrive earlier than usual this year. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), conditions are favourable for the monsoon to move into the Andaman Sea, South Bay of Bengal, and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands by May 13—almost a week ahead of Nicobar Islands have already seen fairly widespread rain over the last 24 hours, including some heavy showers. Rainfall is expected to increase further in the next day, with some areas likely to see very heavy rain. This rising activity is a clear sign that the monsoon is on its way, the IMD weather department also noted that the monsoon is expected to continue progressing over the next few days into more areas—such as the south Arabian Sea, the Maldives and Comorin region, the entire Andaman & Nicobar Islands, and parts of the central Bay of parts of northwest India—including Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, and East Rajasthan—are likely to see light to moderate rainfall from May 12 to lightning, and gusty winds reaching 40–60 kmph are also expected. Himachal Pradesh may continue to receive similar weather through May states like Gujarat, Konkan & Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, and Marathawada are in for some rough weather too. These areas can expect scattered rainfall, thunderstorms, and winds between May 12 and with wind speeds of 50–70 kmph, are particularly likely in Madhya Maharashtra and Marathawada on May 12 and in central and eastern India will also remain unstable over the coming days. Thunderstorms and gusty winds are on the forecast for Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Jharkhand, Bihar, and West Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim are expected to get isolated heavy rainfall through May 16, including very heavy showers on May 12. Hailstorms may hit parts of East Madhya Pradesh on the same IMD has issued warnings for strong thunderstorms—known as thundersqualls—with high wind speeds in both Sub-Himalayan and Gangetic West Bengal, pointing to increased atmospheric instability in the region.
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Monsoon to roll into Andaman Islands one week sooner than expected; likely to hit by Wednesday
The southwest monsoon is all set to arrive earlier than usual this year. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), conditions are favourable for the monsoon to move into the Andaman Sea, South Bay of Bengal, and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands by May 13—almost a week ahead of schedule. #Operation Sindoor The damage done at Pak bases as India strikes to avenge Pahalgam Why Pakistan pleaded to end hostilities Kashmir's Pahalgam sparks Karachi's nightmare The Nicobar Islands have already seen fairly widespread rain over the last 24 hours, including some heavy showers. Rainfall is expected to increase further in the next day, with some areas likely to see very heavy rain. This rising activity is a clear sign that the monsoon is on its way, the IMD said. The weather department also noted that the monsoon is expected to continue progressing over the next few days into more areas—such as the south Arabian Sea, the Maldives and Comorin region, the entire Andaman & Nicobar Islands, and parts of the central Bay of Bengal. Rain for northwest, western India Several parts of northwest India—including Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, and East Rajasthan—are likely to see light to moderate rainfall from May 12 to 13. Thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds reaching 40–60 kmph are also expected. Himachal Pradesh may continue to receive similar weather through May 17. Live Events Western states like Gujarat, Konkan & Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, and Marathawada are in for some rough weather too. These areas can expect scattered rainfall, thunderstorms, and winds between May 12 and 16. Thundersqualls, with wind speeds of 50–70 kmph, are particularly likely in Madhya Maharashtra and Marathawada on May 12 and 13. Stormy skies over central, eastern India Weather in central and eastern India will also remain unstable over the coming days. Thunderstorms and gusty winds are on the forecast for Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Jharkhand, Bihar, and West Bengal. Meanwhile, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim are expected to get isolated heavy rainfall through May 16, including very heavy showers on May 12. Hailstorms may hit parts of East Madhya Pradesh on the same day. The IMD has issued warnings for strong thunderstorms—known as thundersqualls—with high wind speeds in both Sub-Himalayan and Gangetic West Bengal, pointing to increased atmospheric instability in the region.
