Weather Update: India is set to experience an intense mix of weather conditions over the coming week, according to the latest forecast by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). From thunderstorms and very heavy rains in the Northeast to heatwaves in parts of North and East India, the country is likely to witness active weather systems from May 14 to 19, 2025. Here are the details
Northeast India: Widespread Rain and Gusty Winds
The Northeast is likely to see some of the heaviest rainfall this week due to active cyclonic circulations and troughs. Widespread thunderstorms with lightning, strong winds, and heavy to very heavy rainfall are expected.
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Date |
Weather Condition |
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May 14 |
Very heavy rain in Arunachal, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura |
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May 14-17 |
Heavy rain continues; extremely heavy rain in Meghalaya (13th–14th) |
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Wind Speed |
Gusty winds 50–60 kmph, reaching up to 70 kmph in Assam & Meghalaya |
West India: Thunderstorms Over Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa
Western India is likely to witness isolated to scattered rainfall, with thunderstorms and strong winds, especially over Gujarat and Maharashtra.
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Date |
Weather Condition |
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May 14 |
Thunderstorms in Gujarat, Konkan, Goa, Madhya Maharashtra |
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May 14 |
Heavy rain in Madhya Maharashtra |
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Wind Speed |
Thundersquall: 50–60 kmph gusting to 70 kmph in Marathwada |
South India: Lightning, Heavy Showers and Hailstorm Warnings
Southern states are expected to have active thunderstorms with moderate rainfall and lightning. Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka may also face intense thundersqualls and even hailstorms.
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Date |
Weather Condition |
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May 14-17 |
Rain with thunder and lightning in Coastal AP, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka |
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May 14-16 |
Heavy rain in Tamil Nadu, Karaikal, Kerala, Coastal Karnataka |
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May 14-15 |
Hailstorm likely in Telangana |
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Wind Speed |
Gusty winds 50–60 kmph, reaching 70 kmph in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh |
East and Central India: Rainfall, Thunderstorms and Heat
While most eastern and central states will see light to moderate rainfall, a few areas like the Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Sub-Himalayan West Bengal will receive heavy to very heavy showers.
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Date |
Weather Condition |
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May 14-17 |
Rain in MP, Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, WB, Bihar |
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May 14-17 |
Heavy rain in Sub-Himalayan WB, Andaman & Nicobar Islands |
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May 14 |
Thundersquall in Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh |
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May 15-16 |
Thundersquall in Gangetic WB, Bihar |
Northwest India: Duststorms and Scattered Rainfall
Northwest India, including Jammu & Kashmir and Rajasthan, may see duststorms and scattered thunderstorms in the next few days, along with a gradual rise in temperature.
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Date |
Weather Condition |
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May 14 |
Duststorm in West Rajasthan; rain in J&K and East Rajasthan |
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May 16-19 |
Rain in Uttarakhand |
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Wind Speed |
Gusty winds 30–50 kmph |
Rising Temperatures and Heatwave Alerts
Maximum temperatures are set to rise in several areas. The IMD has issued heatwave warnings, particularly for Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Jharkhand, and West Bengal.
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Region |
Heatwave Alert Dates |
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Gangetic WB, Jharkhand |
May 14–15 |
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East UP |
May 14–19 |
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West UP |
May 15–19 |
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West Rajasthan |
May 15–17 |
In addition, hot and humid weather will prevail in:
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Bihar, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Karaikal (May 14–15)
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Odisha (May 14–16)
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Jharkhand & Gangetic West Bengal (May 14)
Maximum Temperature Trends
Temperature changes across regions are expected as follows:
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Region |
Temperature Trend |
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Northwest India |
Rise by 2–4°C till May 17 |
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East India |
Stable till May 16, then drop by 2–3°C |
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Rise by 3–5°C over the next 7 days |
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Rest of India |
No significant change |
Delhi-NCR Weather Forecast
Delhi is likely to remain mostly dry and hot, with a possibility of light rain and thunder by May 16.
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Date |
Weather |
Temp (Max/Min) |
Special Notes |
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May 14 |
Partly cloudy |
40–42°C / 27–29°C |
Above-normal temps, gusts to 35 kmph |
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May 15 |
Partly cloudy |
40–42°C / 27–29°C |
Hot, gusts to 35 kmph |
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May 16 |
Very light rain likely |
40–42°C / 28–30°C |
Thunderstorm with gusts to 50 kmph expected |
India’s weather this week will be highly dynamic. While parts of the country will see much-needed rainfall, others will experience intense heat and thunderstorms. The IMD advises people to stay updated with local forecasts, take necessary precautions during thunderstorms and heatwaves, and avoid unnecessary exposure during peak afternoon hours.
