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May212025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

IMD Forecast: Intense Heat, Torrential Rains and Monsoon Progress in Coming Days

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As India braces for extreme weather fluctuations, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a comprehensive forecast indicating a volatile mix of heatwaves, thunderstorms, and heavy rainfall across several regions between May 19 and 24. From scorching temperatures in the northwest to early monsoon rains in the south and northeast, much of the country is likely to experience weather extremes in the coming days. Scorching Heat to Grip Northwest India Heatwave conditions are expected to persist in isolated pockets of west Rajasthan from May 19 to 24. East Rajasthan is likely to experience the same between May 19 and 22, while Haryana will endure the heat from May 19 to 21. Hot and humid conditions are also forecast for Odisha on May 19 and 20, accompanied by warm nights in Ha...

May162025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

India Braces for Heatwave Surge as Monsoon Pushes Forward

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India is bracing for intensified weather conditions as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts heatwave spells and advancing monsoon activity across several regions. Warm night conditions are likely to affect parts of eastern Madhya Pradesh on May 15. Simultaneously, heatwave conditions are expected to grip isolated pockets of western Uttar Pradesh from May 15 to 18, and eastern Uttar Pradesh and western Rajasthan from May 15 to 17. Hot and humid weather will persist in Gangetic West Bengal, Jharkhand, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal, and Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam on May 15. Bihar will experience similar conditions from May 16 to 18, while Odisha faces the heat on May 15 and 16. Meanwhile, rain and thunderstorms accompanied by gusty winds (30–50 kmph) are foreca...

May132025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

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

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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...

May82025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Monsoon 2025 to Bring Bounty and Risk for South Asia, Says SASCOF

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The 2025 Southwest Monsoon forecasted to bring above-normal rainfall across much of South Asia, is being hailed as both a potential blessing and a looming challenge for the region. According to the latest outlook by the South Asian Climate Outlook Forum (SASCOF) the June–September season could witness significantly higher-than-average rainfall in most areas, excluding parts of the north, east, and northeast which may face drier conditions. Monsoon: Lifeline for South Asia The monsoon season is the dominant climatic force shaping the livelihoods, agriculture, and economies of South Asia. Countries like India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Pakistan depend on it for up to 90% of their annual rainfall. The water it delivers is crucial for irrigating crops, generating hydropower, and repleni...

May52025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Delhi Hit by Record May Rain, BJP Vows to End Monsoon Waterlogging

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Following one of the heaviest May downpours in over a century, Delhi Minister Ashish Sood assured citizens that the BJP government is taking decisive steps to address chronic waterlogging issues ahead of the monsoon season. The city received 78mm of rainfall by Friday morning, making it the second-highest May rainfall since 1901, as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The IMD attributed the intense rain to moisture and wind convergence from both the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal, intensified by the lingering impact of Cyclone Tauktae. The sudden deluge triggered major disruptions, with severe waterlogging and traffic snarls reported across key areas like Gurgaon, Minto Road, and Delhi Airport. Addressing the situation, Minister Sood emphasized ongoing government effort...

Apr152025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Storm Tide Threat Grows Tenfold in Bangladesh as Climate Risks Mount

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Bangladesh may face a dramatically different future due to climate change as destructive storm tides a combination of high tides and storm surges are projected to become 10 times more frequent warns a new study published in One Earth. What was once considered a once-in-a-century event could soon strike every decade posing grave risks to Bangladesh’s low-lying, densely populated coast home to nearly eight million people. The study led by researchers including Sai Ravela of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) found that under high-emissions scenarios the intensification of storms and rising sea levels could significantly increase the frequency and impact of coastal flooding even if the number of cyclones does not rise dramatically. Historically the Bay of Bengal has witn...

Apr102025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

La Niña fading India to see normal monsoon in 2025 says Skymet forecast

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India can expect a ‘normal’ southwest monsoon in 2025, according to private weather agency Skymet. The agency has forecasted rainfall at 103% of the long-period average (LPA) of 868.6 mm for the June to September season. In its statement released on April 8, Skymet explained that the brief and weak La Niña phase is now fading, while the usually disruptive El Niño is unlikely to return this season. Instead, neutral conditions in the equatorial Pacific referred to as ENSO-neutral are expected to dominate. This, combined with a potentially positive Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD), sets the stage for a stable and beneficial monsoon. Jatin Singh, Managing Director of Skymet says "ENSO-neutral paired with a positive IOD has historically brought good monsoons, second half of the monsoon season is...

Oct172024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Northeast Monsoon Intensifies Over Tamil Nadu: Heavy Rains Expected in Chennai and Surrounding Districts

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) announced on Wednesday that the Northeast Monsoon is in full force over Tamil Nadu, predicting heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in certain districts, including Chennai, Chengalpattu, Tiruvallur, and Kanchipuram. Over the past 24 hours, several areas in the state have already experienced significant rainfall, with five locations recording extremely heavy rains, 48 recording very heavy rains, and 21 reporting heavy rainfall. S Balachandran, Director of the Chennai Regional Meteorological Centre, confirmed that the recorded rainfall for Tamil Nadu since October 1 has reached 138 mm. A depression is currently moving towards the northwest, with expectations that it will cross the north Tamil Nadu and south Andhra Pradesh coasts between Nellore and P...

Aug92024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Monsoon Havoc in Himachal Pradesh 100 Lives Lost, Traffic Disrupted as Heavy Rains Continue

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Himachal Pradesh is reeling under the impact of relentless monsoon rains that have claimed 100 lives since June 27 and caused widespread disruption. Since the onset of the monsoon on June 27, heavy rains have taken 100 lives in Himachal Pradesh, as the state grapples with ongoing weather challenges. As of Thursday, traffic remains severely impacted, with 97 roads closed across various districts, according to state officials. The Meteorological Department has issued an 'orange' warning for Saturday, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning, in Kangra, Mandi, Shimla, and Sirmaur districts. The state emergency operation center reported various causes of fatalities: 30 people died after falling from heights, 23 in accidental drownings, 14 from...

Jul72024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Heavy Rainfall Brings Relief and Flooding: IMD Warns of More Rain in July

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Heavy rainfall across large parts of India has compensated for the June deficit, bringing the overall monsoon precipitation into the surplus category. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), more spells of heavy to very heavy rain are likely over northwest India and the western parts of peninsular India during the next two to three days and over the northeast during the next five days. India, the world's top producer of critical crops such as rice, wheat, and sugarcane, logged a rainfall deficit of 11 percent in June, with northwest India recording a shortfall of 33 percent. However, heavy rain in the first week of July has compensated for the shortfall but has also caused flooding in many northeastern states. Since the four-month monsoon season began on June 1, the c...