A mix of western disturbances and cyclonic circulations is set to bring widespread weather activity across India this week. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued alerts for rainfall, thunderstorms, gusty winds, and hailstorms in several regions including Northwest, Central, and South India.
States like Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, and Kerala are likely to experience intense weather events from May 7 to May 12. Heatwave conditions are also expected to grip parts of Gangetic West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, and Jharkhand during the second half of the week. Here are the details
Weather Forecast for Northwest India: Rain, Thunderstorms, and Hailstorm Alerts
The western disturbance and cyclonic circulations over Rajasthan are expected to bring widespread light to moderate rainfall in states like Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh between 7th and 12th May. Some areas will also see hailstorms and thundersqualls.
|
Date |
Weather Event |
Regions Affected |
Wind Speed |
|
7 May |
Isolated Hailstorm |
Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand |
40–60 kmph gusts |
|
7 May |
Thundersquall |
East Rajasthan |
60–80 kmph gusts |
|
7 May |
Isolated Heavy Rainfall |
East Rajasthan, Uttarakhand |
– |
|
7–12 May |
Light to Moderate Rain |
Entire Northwest India |
40–60 kmph gusts |
Weather Forecast for West India: Heavy Rain and Very Strong Winds
Parts of Gujarat, Maharashtra, and the Konkan coast are in for intense weather. IMD has predicted heavy rainfall, hailstorms, and thundersqualls particularly over Gujarat from 7th to 8th May.
|
Date |
Weather Event |
Regions Affected |
Wind Speed |
|
7 May |
Very Heavy Rainfall, Hailstorm |
Gujarat |
60–80 kmph gusts |
|
7 May |
Hailstorm |
Madhya Maharashtra, Marathwada |
50–70 kmph gusts |
|
9 May |
Light to Moderate Rain |
Gujarat Region |
40–50 kmph gusts |
|
8 May |
Rain with Thunderstorms |
Marathwada |
40–60 kmph gusts |
Weather Forecast for East & Central India Rain, Hail, and Heatwave to Follow
Eastern and central states including Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Bihar, and Odisha will see a mix of rain, thunderstorms, and rising temperatures. West Madhya Pradesh and Bihar are also on alert for thundersqualls.
|
Date |
Weather Event |
Regions Affected |
Wind Speed |
|
7 May |
Heavy Rainfall |
Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Bihar, Nicobar |
30–60 kmph gusts |
|
7 May |
Hailstorm & Thundersquall |
East & West Madhya Pradesh, Bihar |
60–80 kmph gusts |
|
8–10 May |
Rainfall with Thunderstorms |
East MP, Chhattisgarh, Vidarbha |
40–60 kmph gusts |
|
10–12 May |
Heat Wave Conditions |
Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, Gangetic West Bengal |
– |
Weather Forecast for South India: Rainy Days Ahead with Thunder and Hail
Southern peninsular India is expected to remain rainy through the week, especially over Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Andhra Pradesh. There’s also potential for isolated hailstorms and strong winds.
|
Date |
Weather Event |
Regions Affected |
Wind Speed |
|
7 May |
Rain with Thunderstorms |
Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Telangana |
30–50 kmph gusts |
|
7 May |
Isolated Hailstorm & Thundersquall |
Telangana, Rayalaseema |
50–60 kmph gusts |
|
7 May |
Heavy Rainfall |
Coastal Andhra Pradesh |
– |
|
9–10 May |
Heavy Rainfall |
Kerala & Mahe |
– |
Weather Forecast for Northeast India: Widespread Rainfall and Thunderstorms
The northeastern states will witness widespread rainfall throughout the week, with heavy rain expected in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, and Meghalaya. Thunderstorm activity is also forecast with gusty winds.
|
Date |
Weather Event |
Regions Affected |
Wind Speed |
|
7–11 May |
Light to Moderate Rain |
Entire Northeast |
30–50 kmph gusts |
|
7–11 May |
Heavy Rainfall |
Assam & Meghalaya |
– |
|
7 May |
Thundersquall |
Assam & Meghalaya |
50–60 kmph |
|
7, 10–11 May |
Heavy Rainfall |
Arunachal Pradesh |
– |
Weather Forecast for Delhi/NCR: Cloudy Skies and Relief from Heat
Delhi is expected to see light rains and thunderstorms on multiple days, with below-normal temperatures continuing through 9th May.
|
Date |
Sky Conditions |
Rain & Storms |
Max Temp (°C) |
Wind Speed |
|
7 May |
Partly cloudy |
Very light rain |
35–37 |
15–25 kmph |
|
8 May |
Cloudy by evening |
Light rain, thunderstorms |
34–36 |
30–50 kmph (gusty) |
|
9 May |
Partly cloudy |
Very light rain |
33–35 |
15–25 kmph |
Temperature Trend Forecast: Heat Rising in East, Falling in West
IMD has predicted a mixed temperature trend across regions. While Gujarat and Maharashtra will see a dip in mercury, East India is set for a temperature rise leading to heatwave conditions.
|
Region |
Trend |
Change in Temperature |
|
Northwest India |
Gradual warming post 24 hrs |
+3–5°C |
|
Central India |
Stable for 3 days, then rise |
+2–3°C |
|
East India |
Rise after 24 hrs |
+3–5°C |
|
Gujarat |
Gradual cooling over next 5 days |
-3–5°C |
|
Cooling next 2 days, then warming |
-2–4°C then +2–3°C |
Heatwave and Humidity Alerts
Hot and humid conditions are expected in the east and southern regions, with heatwave warnings issued for several eastern states starting 8th May.
|
Region |
Period |
Weather Condition |
|
Gangetic West Bengal |
8–12 May |
Heatwave |
|
Bihar, Odisha |
9–12 May |
Heatwave |
|
Jharkhand |
10–12 May |
Heatwave |
|
Tamil Nadu, Puducherry |
7–8 May |
Hot & Humid |
|
Kerala & Mahe |
7 May |
Hot & Humid |
|
Odisha |
8 May |
Hot & Humid |
With thunderstorms, hail, strong winds, heatwaves, and temperature fluctuations across India, the week ahead demands caution and preparation. Farmers, commuters, and residents are advised to stay tuned to regional IMD alerts and take necessary precautions.
