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3mo ago

India Faces Diverging Weather Patterns: Heatwave in East, Rainfall Across Central and Northwest

The IMD issues alerts for heatwave conditions in eastern states and ongoing thunderstorms and rain in multiple regions, with early monsoon progression expected in the Andaman Sea by May 13.

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IMD’s forecast shows that most of northwest and central India will be cooler than normal at least till May 15. (PTI)
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Overview

  • The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts a heatwave in isolated pockets of Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal from May 10 to 14.
  • Yellow alerts remain active for Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, and Pune as pre-monsoon showers and thunderstorms continue through May 10–11, disrupting infrastructure and providing temporary relief from heat.
  • Heavy rainfall warnings have been issued for nine to ten districts in Tamil Nadu, with thunderstorms and gusty winds expected, as the state prepares for unstable weather conditions.
  • Frequent western disturbances have brought cooler-than-normal temperatures and widespread rain to northwest and central India, with these conditions likely to persist until May 15.
  • The IMD forecasts the southwest monsoon to advance into the south Andaman Sea by May 13, earlier than the usual May 15 onset, signaling a potential early start to the monsoon season.