The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted an active weather pattern across various regions of the country due to multiple cyclonic circulations and troughs. Thunderstorms, dust storms, rainfall, and strong surface winds are expected in many states until May 3, 2025. Special warnings have been issued for heat wave conditions and the possibility of hailstorms. Here are the details
Weather Systems in Place
Multiple weather systems are currently causing widespread weather activity across India. These systems include a cyclonic circulation over northern Bangladesh, another over the northern coastal area of Andhra Pradesh, a trough in the westerlies along the longitude of 85°E, and a cyclonic circulation over southwestern Rajasthan that extends down as a trough to northern Kerala.
Collectively, these systems are leading to widespread rain, thunderstorms, hailstorms, and gusty winds in the eastern, central, northwestern, south peninsular, and northeastern regions of the country.
East and Central India: Strong Winds and Hailstorm Alerts
Light to moderate rain is expected over Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal, Sikkim, East Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, and Chhattisgarh from May 1 to 3.
|
State/Region |
Weather Conditions |
Special Warnings |
|
Rain, thundersquall (50–60 kmph gusting to 70 kmph) |
May 1 |
|
|
Odisha |
Heavy rain, hailstorm |
May 1–2 |
|
Chhattisgarh |
Rain, hailstorm |
May 2–3 |
|
Bihar |
Heavy rainfall |
May 2 |
|
East MP |
Rain, hailstorm |
May 2–3 |
|
Vidarbha |
Thundersquall |
May 3–4 |
South Peninsular India: Rain and Thunderstorms Continue
Southern states are expected to see scattered light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds of 30–50 kmph throughout the week.
|
Region |
Key Events |
|
Coastal Andhra Pradesh |
Isolated heavy rainfall on May 1 |
|
North Interior Karnataka |
Thundersquall (50–60 kmph) likely May 1– 4 |
|
Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Telangana |
Light to moderate rain with lightning and strong winds |
Northeast India: Thunderstorms and Hail Likely
Widespread rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning is likely across Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, and Manipur. Wind speeds could reach up to 50 kmph.
|
State |
Weather Warnings |
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Assam & Meghalaya |
Thundersquall (50–60 kmph) |
|
Nagaland & Manipur |
Hailstorm |
Northwest India: Western Disturbance Brings Showers and Dust Storms
A fresh Western Disturbance will impact Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand from 1 May onwards, bringing rain, thunderstorms, and even hail.
State-wise Impact
|
Region |
Weather Activity |
Date |
|
Jammu & Kashmir, HP, Uttarakhand |
Rain, hailstorm, gusty winds (30–50 kmph) |
May 1–6 |
|
Uttarakhand |
Hailstorm, thundersquall (50–60 kmph) |
May 1–2 |
|
Delhi, Haryana, UP, Punjab, Rajasthan |
Thunderstorm, dust storm, strong winds (40–60 kmph) |
May 1–5 |
|
East UP |
Duststorm |
May 1 |
|
West Rajasthan |
Duststorm |
May 1–4 |
Delhi-NCR Weather: Cloudy Days with Dust Storms and Light Rain
The National Capital Region is expected to experience partly to generally cloudy skies along with dust storms, thunderstorms, and light rain between May 1 to 3. During this period, maximum temperatures are likely to stay 2–4°C below normal.
|
Date |
Sky Condition |
Max Temp (°C) |
Rain/Wind |
|
1 May |
Cloudy, light rain |
36–38°C |
Gusts up to 50 kmph |
|
2 May |
Cloudy, drizzle |
35–37°C |
Gusts up to 50 kmph |
|
3 May |
Partly cloudy |
36–38°C |
Light rain, winds 30–40 kmph |
Temperature Forecast
According to IMD, maximum temperatures across Northwest, Central, and Western India are not expected to change significantly for the next 2–3 days, but a 2–4°C drop is expected thereafter.
Heat Wave and Hot-Humid Weather Alerts
|
Region |
Conditions |
Dates |
|
Jammu, SW Rajasthan |
Heat wave |
May 1 |
|
Saurashtra & Kutch |
Heat wave |
May 1 |
|
Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Coastal Andhra, Rayalaseema |
Hot & humid |
May 1–2 |
|
Gujarat, Marathwada, Madhya Maharashtra |
Hot & humid |
May 1 |
While thunderstorms, gusty winds, and light to moderate rain may bring some relief from the heat in many places, heatwave conditions will persist in parts of Rajasthan, Gujarat, and southern India. IMD has advised citizens and farmers to stay updated on local warnings and take necessary precautions.
