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Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
IMD forecasts thunderstorms in South Bengal, severe storms in eastern Uttar Pradesh
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast thunderstorms with light to moderate rainfall in south Bengal districts and heavy rain in the sub-Himalayan districts till Friday morning. Severe thunderstorms accompanied by hail are expected to continue over eastern Uttar Pradesh, including Lucknow, Hardoi, Raebareli, Unnao, and Ayodhya, for the next two to three hours, the IMD said. Sharp showers lashed the metropolis and nearby Salt Lake on Tuesday night, causing a steep fall in minimum temperatures, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. Heavy rain is expected to continue until Thursday morning in the sub-Himalayan districts of Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, Cooch Behar, and Alipurduar, the IMD added. Salt Lake recorded the highest rainfall in south Bengal at 81.3 mm in the 24 hours ending at 8.30 am on Wednesday, the department said. Kolkata's Alipore station received 38 mm of rain, while Dum Dum logged 57 mm during the same period. In north Bengal, Cooch Behar recorded the highest rainfall in the state at 139 mm, followed by neighbouring Alipurduar with 110.2 mm. Meanwhile, in Delhi, a yellow alert has been issued as an early warning signal indicating that severe weather conditions are expected and may affect day-to-day activities. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds ranging between 40 to 50 kilometres per hour. The relative humidity at 8.30 am was recorded at 71 per cent. The maximum temperature is expected to settle at 34 degrees Celsius, the IMD said. The air quality in the city was recorded in the moderate category, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) standing at 181 at 9 am. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), an AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 to 100 'satisfactory', 101 to 200 'moderate', 201 to 300 'poor', 301 to 400 'very poor', and 401 to 500 'severe'. With PTI inputs
Mint
4 days ago
- Climate
- Mint
IMD predicts more rain, thunderstorm in Assam; issues RED alert warning; full weather forecast here
Incessant rains over the past few days across the northeastern states triggered landslides and caused flash floods but no relief seems to be in near sight as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted more precipitation for the region today. A red alert warning has been issued for Assam Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura. Heavy to very heavy rainfall likely to continue over northeastern states till June 3 and over sub-Himalayan West Bengal till June 2, IMD said. The Meteorological Department is its weather bulletin dated June 1 stated, 'Light/moderate rainfall at most/many places likely to continue over northeast India during next 7 days with heavy rainfall during next 5 days. Isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall very likely over Assam & Meghalaya" until June 3 and in Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura on June 2. The weather agency further noted possibility of light to moderate rainfall over Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim during the coming 5 to 6 days while isolated heavy rainfall is likely on June 2. In Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh, Bihar and Odisha thunderstorm will be accompanied by light to moderate rainfall, lightning and gusty winds until June 4. It is important to note that Rajasthan and Jammu and Kashmir are on orange alert today as dust storm is likely in former and thundersquall in both. 'Thundersquall wind speed reaching 50-60 kmph gusting to 70 kmph likely over Jammu-Kashmir on 02nd & 03rd, Himachal Pradesh on 03rd & 04th, West Uttar Pradesh on 03rd, East Rajasthan on 02nd & 03rd June,' IMD stated in its latest press release.
Mint
5 days ago
- Climate
- Mint
IMD issues ORANGE alert for Himachal Pradesh, Assam and 6 more northeastern states as incessant rain wreaks havoc
Weather today: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for several north-eastern states and Himachal Pradesh for June 1. Hence, heavy rainfall is likely in Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura and Arunachal Pradesh today. This follows incessant rain in Assam for the past three days that caused flood like situation and triggered landslides in the states. Under the influence of low-pressure area over Meghalaya and associated cyclonic circulation lies over Arunachal Pradesh, several parts of northeast India will witness widespread rainfall in the coming days. Very heavy rainfall likely to continue over northeastern states and sub-Himalayan West Bengal till June 1, IMD said. The Meteorological Department in its latest weather bulletin stated, 'Light/moderate rainfall at most/many places with isolated heavy falls likely to continue over Northeast India during next 7 days. Isolated very heavy rainfall is very likely over Assam & Meghalaya and Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram & Tripura on 01st June.' After massive landslides in Arunachal Pradesh claimed 9 lives, Chief Minister Pema Khandu announced ex-gratia worth ₹ 4 lakh each to the kin of the deceased. Manipur's capital - Imphal witnessed flood-like situation in several areas on May 31 after incessant rainfall caused severe waterlogging. In Mizoram, one person died after massive landslide led to destruction of 13 houses. Three individuals lost their lives in rain-related incident in Meghalaya. Karnataka and Kerala may witness light to moderate rainfall, thunderstorm, lightning and gusty winds until June 4. IMD's press release dated May 31 states, 'Light/moderate rainfall at some places with isolated heavy rainfall accompanied with thunderstorm, lightning & gusty winds speed reaching 40-50 kmph over South Interior Karnataka' until June 2.
News18
6 days ago
- Climate
- News18
Delhi Records Wettest May Ever, IMD Issues Red Alerts For Several States; Heavy Rain In Kerala
Last Updated: The national capital witnessed the wettest May ever, with several rounds of thunderstorms and gusty winds. IMD has issued red alerts for several states. The national capital recorded its wettest May without a day of heatwave this month, the India Meteorological Department has said, adding that rainfall in the city surpassed all previous records for May. The IMD has also issued red alerts for five of the northeastern states, including Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Nagaland, Manipur, and Meghalaya. It also predicted light to moderate rainfall to continue across northeastern India in the next seven days. In sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim, isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall is very likely between May 30 and June 1. Delhi's Wettest May The IMD said that Delhi recorded its wettest May this year with 188.9 mm of downpour. The month of May, when summer usually hampers people's daily lives, did not see even a day of a heatwave this year. Last year, in the same month, the city had recorded six heatwave days. The capital city received 188.9 mm of rainfall between May 1 and May 30, the IMD said. The city was marred by thunderstorms and heavy winds this month. More to follow… First Published: May 31, 2025, 08:28 IST
Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
Delhi weather: City records wettest May; ‘red alert' issued for 5 northeastern states, heavy rain in Kerala
The India Meteorological Department has predicted a widespread light or moderate rainfall likely to continue over northeast India during the next seven days. For sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim, an isolated 'heavy to very heavy rainfall is very' likely from May 30- June 1. Meanwhile, according to IMD data, Delhi recorded its wettest May without a single heatwave day in May this year. The IMD issued red alerts for five northeastern states, including Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Meghalaya and Manipur. Since Thursday, most parts of northeast India have been witnessing heavy rainfall, which continued till Friday afternoon. Regional met centre in Guwahati said that the heavy rain is due to a depression over Bangladesh, which is slowly moving towards the northeast. There are predictions of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places in the five northeast states with squally winds between speeds of 40-60 km/hr at some places. The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) requested people to take necessary precautions and remain vigilant of any signs of landslides. The IMD predicted a 'heavy to very heavy rainfall' in parts of Manipur till June 1. The forecast also includes gusty winds, thunderstorms with lightning, and wind speeds ranging from 30 to 40km/hr. Rainfall of 7cm to 11cm is likely to occur at isolated places across the state. Kerala's Kannur was hit by heavy rainfall on Friday that led to the rising water level of the Kakkad river, leading to waterlogged areas in parts of the coastal city. Many districts of the state received heavy rainfall, disrupting everyday life and causing waterlogging. According to IMD, strong westerly winds are likely to persist at lower tropospheric levels over Kerala and the Lakshadweep region for the next two to three days, resulting in widespread rainfall. Due to this, heavy rainfall is very likely to occur at isolated places over Kerala on May 31, June 1 and 2. In Delhi, IMD data showed, the national capital recorded its wettest May ever, receiving 188.9 mm of rainfall and surpassing all previous records for the month. The month of May, which is typically a peak summer period, did not record a single heatwave day this year unlike last time when the city reported six heatwave days. The national capital recorded 188.9 mm of rainfall between May 1 and May 30, making it the wettest May on record, according to data from the IMD. The month witnessed multiple rounds of thunderstorms and gusty winds, including a severe thunderstorm that struck the National Capital Region (NCR).(With PTI and ANI Inputs)
