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May272025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Monsoon Marches On: Heavy Rains, Thunderstorms, and Heatwave Alerts Across India

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The southwest monsoon continues its steady advance across India, reaching more parts of Maharashtra, including Mumbai, Karnataka including Bengaluru, and the entire northeastern region, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) confirmed in its latest update. As monsoon winds sweep in, several regions are bracing for intense rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds. Here’s a region-wise summary of what to expect in the coming days: West and Central India: Extremely heavy rain is forecast over the Konkan coast, including Mumbai, and ghat areas of Madhya Maharashtra on May 26 and 27. Gujarat will see thundersqualls with wind speeds of 50–60 kmph, gusting up to 70 kmph. Marathwada and parts of Gujarat are likely to receive isolated heavy rain between May 26 and 29. Isolated heavy showers...

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...

May62025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

14 Dead in Gujarat as Thunderstorms, Winds, and Lightning Wreak Havoc

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Unseasonal thunderstorms with powerful winds and lightning have claimed at least 14 lives across Gujarat, leaving many injured and causing widespread destruction. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast continued thunderstorms with lightning and wind speeds reaching up to 50-60 km/h over the next few days. State-Wide Impact: Rainfall in 168 Talukas According to the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC), 168 out of Gujarat’s 253 talukas received unseasonal rainfall in the past 24 hours. Districts like Kheda, Gandhinagar, Mehsana, and Vadodara recorded 25 to 40 mm of rain, triggering sudden temperature drops and damage to infrastructure. Storm Claims Lives Across Multiple Districts The SEOC reported 13 deaths on Monday alone due to rain-related incidents, includ...

Apr192025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

North India braces weather whiplash storms heatwaves collide

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North India reeled under a mix of extreme weather on Thursday, with violent thunderstorms lashing some regions and heatwaves gripping others. Himachal Pradesh reported a tragic casualty, as eight-year-old Abhishek Kumar lost his life when a tree crashed onto a hut in Hamirpur during a storm. Parts of Shimla and other hill areas were hit by heavy rain, hail, and thunderstorms, causing power cuts and uprooting trees. Crops in their flowering stage were badly affected, raising concerns among farmers. Meanwhile, the plains baked under relentless heat. Rajasthan’s Barmer touched a blazing 45°C, while Delhi sizzled at 40.6°C. Uttar Pradesh too saw temperatures soar as heatwave alerts remained active. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert, warning of contin...

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...