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May132025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Monsoon 2025 Advances Early: IMD Predicts Bay Entry by May 13, Kerala Onset by May 27

New Delhi, May 13, 2025 — The Southwest Monsoon (SWM) is expected to advance into the South Andaman Sea, Nicobar Islands, and parts of the southeast Bay of Bengal by May 13, 2025, according to the latest update from the India Meteorological Department (IMD). This signals an early arrival of the monsoon season, ahead of its normal schedule. On May 10, the IMD had forecasted that the monsoon may begin over Kerala by May 27, which is four days earlier than the typical onset date of June 1. Earlier, on April 15, the agency had predicted that the 2025 monsoon season is likely to deliver above-normal to excess rainfall across the country. The expected early movement of the monsoon is being supported by the development of a low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal. While this system may or ma...

Apr182025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

IMD Warns Andhra Pradesh Braces For Thunderstorms Lightning From April 17-21

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather alert for Andhra Pradesh predicting thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds from April 17 to 21. The alert covers North and South Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, and Rayalaseema, warning residents to stay cautious during this unstable weather period. According to the IMD forecast isolated thunderstorms are expected in several pockets across the state accompanied by winds speeding up to 50 km/h. Alongside the storm activity, daytime temperatures are set to rise by 2 to 4 degrees Celsius, particularly affecting coastal belts and inland regions. The department added that temperatures are likely to stabilize from April 21 to 23, offering some relief from the heat and stormy conditions. Residents and local authorities a...

Mar282025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

IMD Issues Rain Thunderstorm Alerts Across India Odisha Braces for Heatwave

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted widespread rainfall and thunderstorms across multiple states, with a heatwave warning issued for parts of Odisha. According to the latest advisory, the Western Himalayan region including Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Uttarakhand, and Himachal Pradesh will experience scattered to fairly widespread rainfall and snowfall over the next few days due to an active Western Disturbance. Weather Across India Cold winds are likely to sweep through Haryana, Punjab, Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh, while isolated heavy rain is expected in Arunachal Pradesh. Rainfall activity will also extend to central Maharashtra, North Interior Karnataka, Goa, Kerala, and Andhra Pradesh until March 31. The IMD has forecast above-normal rainfall for South Peninsula...

Mar282025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Northwestern India Braces for Intense Summer as IMD Predicts Twice the Usual Heatwave Days

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a stark warning that northwestern states are set to endure a significantly hotter summer in 2025 with heatwave conditions expected to last nearly twice as long as usual. Typically, the region experiences five to six heatwave days per season but this year the IMD forecasts 10 to 12, raising concerns over extreme temperatures and their impact on public health agriculture, and water resources. IMD scientist Soma Sen Roy explained that while this projection does not mean every day will be exceptionally hot, overall heatwave conditions are expected to be above normal, particularly over West and Central India. The seasonal heat outlook for March to May 2025, released on February 28, indicates that most of India will experience above-normal ...