Hot & Humid Spell Over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted intense hot and humid conditions over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal on May 3, 2025. With temperature and moisture levels set to rise, residents are advised to stay indoors during peak hours and hydrate frequently to avoid heat-related illnesses.
Southern India Braces for Thunderstorms, Rain & Hail
South Peninsular India will see widespread weather activity over the next seven days. Light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds (30–40 km/h, gusting to 50 km/h) is expected over Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Rayalaseema, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Mahe, and Yanam. Isolated hailstorms are also likely in North Interior Karnataka on May 5 and 6, and in South Interior Karnataka on May 6 and 7. Heavy rainfall is predicted over South Interior Karnataka on May 3, Kerala and Mahe on May 3, 6, and 7, and Tamil Nadu on May 5 and 6.
North India Faces Thunderstorms, Hail & Dust Storms
The northwest region, including Jammu-Kashmir-Ladakh-Gilgit-Baltistan-Muzaffarabad, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh, will witness scattered to widespread rainfall with thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds up to 60 km/h. Isolated hailstorms are expected in Himachal Pradesh on May 3 and 4, and in Uttarakhand from May 3 to 6. Thundersqualls with wind speeds of 50–60 km/h, gusting to 70 km/h, are very likely in Uttarakhand from May 3 to 6 and in Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, and western UP on May 4 and 5. Dust storms are predicted in western Rajasthan from May 3 to 5, and in eastern Rajasthan on May 3 and 4, while southwest Rajasthan may see isolated heavy rainfall on May 6 and 7.
East & Central India to Experience Stormy Conditions
Scattered to fairly widespread light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds (40–50 km/h, gusting to 60 km/h) is forecasted over Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal, and Sikkim until May 4. Central India, including Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, and Chhattisgarh, will experience similar conditions through May 6.
Rainy Days Ahead for Northeast India
The northeast region will continue to experience fairly widespread to widespread rainfall along with thunderstorms and gusty winds (30–40 km/h, gusting to 50 km/h) over the next seven days. This consistent wet spell could lead to localized flooding and disruptions in hilly terrain.
Western India to Witness Gusty Winds and Showers
Parts of western India including Gujarat, Konkan, Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, and Marathwada are expected to receive isolated to scattered light to moderate rainfall between May 3 and 8. These showers will be accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds reaching speeds of 50 km/h.
With intense heat gripping parts of the country and severe weather forecasted in multiple regions, the IMD urges citizens to stay updated with local advisories, avoid outdoor exposure during extreme weather, and follow safety precautions.